US Bridges

US 41 SB over Pigeon Creek

Good

Vanderburgh County, Indiana · 00.37 N SR 66 · Structure no. 014311

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
251 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,452
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 41 SB over Pigeon Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying US 41 SB over Pigeon Creek in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 13,452 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,142 by 2041. The structure is 251 ft (76.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 41 SB
CrossesPigeon Creek
Location00.37 N SR 66
RouteU.S. Route 41
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.00413, -87.53862
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length251 ft (76.6 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,452 (2021)
Projected traffic16,142 by 2041
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 SB over Pigeon Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 41 SB over Pigeon 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 SB over Pigeon Creek carry?

About 13,452 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 41 SB over Pigeon Creek?

The structure is 251 ft (76.6 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 41 SB over Pigeon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.