US Bridges

US 41 NB over Pigeon Creek

Fair

Vanderburgh County, Indiana · 00.37 N SR 66 · Structure no. 014300

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
275 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,929
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 41 NB over Pigeon Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 41 NB over Pigeon Creek in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 56 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 21,929 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,899 by 2034. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 41 NB
CrossesPigeon Creek
Location00.37 N SR 66
RouteU.S. Route 41
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.00415, -87.53832
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length275 ft (83.8 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,929 (2004)
Projected traffic30,899 by 2034
Trucks5%
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 Pigeon Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is US 41 NB over Pigeon 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 July 2024.

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

About 21,929 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 41 NB over Pigeon Creek?

The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US 41 NB over Pigeon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.