US Bridges

US 41 NB Ramp over Eagle Creek

Fair

Vanderburgh County, Indiana · 00.31 S I-69 · Structure no. 014265

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,210 ft
17 main spans
Daily traffic
2,570
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 41 NB Ramp over Eagle Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 41 NB Ramp over Eagle Creek in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,570 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,470 by 2042. The structure is 1,210 ft (368.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 41 NB Ramp
CrossesEagle Creek
Location00.31 S I-69
RouteU.S. Route 41
CountyVanderburgh County
StateIndiana
Coordinates37.93779, -87.5452
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans17
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,210 ft (368.7 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,570 (2022)
Projected traffic3,470 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Ramp over Eagle Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 41 NB Ramp over Eagle Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

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

About 2,570 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is US 41 NB Ramp over Eagle Creek?

The structure is 1,210 ft (368.7 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US 41 NB Ramp over Eagle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.