US Bridges

US 41 over SR 66/DIAMOND Ave

Good

Vanderburgh County, Indiana · 00.46 N SR 62 · Structure no. 014290

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
166 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
43,859
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 41 over SR 66/DIAMOND Ave is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 41 over SR 66/DIAMOND Ave in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1996, 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 43,859 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 61,797 by 2034. The structure is 166 ft (50.5 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesUS 41
CrossesSR 66/DIAMOND Ave
Location00.46 N SR 62
RouteU.S. Route 41
StateIndiana
Coordinates37.9991, -87.53768
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length166 ft (50.5 m)
Longest span92 ft (27.9 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.6 m)
Roadway width89 ft (27.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,859 (2004)
Projected traffic61,797 by 2034
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 over SR 66/DIAMOND Ave built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is US 41 over SR 66/DIAMOND Ave 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 over SR 66/DIAMOND Ave carry?

About 43,859 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 41 over SR 66/DIAMOND Ave?

The structure is 166 ft (50.5 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (27.9 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns US 41 over SR 66/DIAMOND Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.