US Bridges

US 41 Nbl over Ohio River Overflow

Good

Vanderburgh County, Indiana · 00.82 S I-164 · Structure no. 014230

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
388 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
20,380
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 41 Nbl over Ohio River Overflow is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 41 Nbl over Ohio River Overflow in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 61 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20,380 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,630 by 2037. The structure is 388 ft (118.2 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 41 Nbl
CrossesOhio River Overflow
Location00.82 S I-164
RouteU.S. Route 41
StateIndiana
Coordinates37.92978, -87.5481
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length388 ft (118.2 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,380 (2017)
Projected traffic25,630 by 2037
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 41 Nbl over Ohio River Overflow built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is US 41 Nbl over Ohio River Overflow in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does US 41 Nbl over Ohio River Overflow carry?

About 20,380 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 41 Nbl over Ohio River Overflow?

The structure is 388 ft (118.2 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns US 41 Nbl over Ohio River Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.