US Bridges

US 41 SB over SR 66/62

Fair

Vanderburgh County, Indiana · 01.09 S SR 62 · Structure no. 014280

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
155 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25,360
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 41 SB over SR 66/62 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 41 SB over SR 66/62 in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2015, 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 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 25,360 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,330 by 2034. The structure is 155 ft (47.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 41 SB
CrossesSR 66/62
Location01.09 S SR 62
RouteU.S. Route 41
StateIndiana
Coordinates37.9771, -87.54408
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length155 ft (47.3 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,360 (2014)
Projected traffic30,330 by 2034
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 41 SB over SR 66/62 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is US 41 SB over SR 66/62 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 SB over SR 66/62 carry?

About 25,360 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 41 SB over SR 66/62?

The structure is 155 ft (47.3 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns US 41 SB over SR 66/62?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.