US Bridges

US 41 NB over Eagle Creek

Good

Vanderburgh County, Indiana · 00.30 S I-164 · Structure no. 014250

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,210 ft
17 main spans
Daily traffic
20,380
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 41 NB over Eagle Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 41 NB over Eagle Creek in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 53 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 1,210 ft (368.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 41 NB
CrossesEagle Creek
Location00.30 S I-164
RouteU.S. Route 41
StateIndiana
Coordinates37.93779, -87.54524
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans17
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,210 ft (368.9 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,380 (2017)
Projected traffic25,630 by 2037
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 NB over Eagle Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is US 41 NB over Eagle Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US 41 NB over Eagle Creek carry?

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

How long is US 41 NB over Eagle Creek?

The structure is 1,210 ft (368.9 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 41 NB over Eagle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.