US Bridges

US 41 SB Ramp over Pigeon Creek

Good

Vanderburgh County, Indiana · 00.37 N SR 66 · Structure no. 014320

Built
1986
39 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
274 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,660
2008 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 41 SB Ramp over Pigeon Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 41 SB Ramp over Pigeon Creek in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. It was built in 1986 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 39 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 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 9,660 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,100 by 2032. The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 41 SB Ramp
CrossesPigeon Creek
Location00.37 N SR 66
RouteU.S. Route 41
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.00387, -87.53877
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length274 ft (83.5 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,660 (2008)
Projected traffic14,100 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
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 Ramp over Pigeon Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is US 41 SB Ramp 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US 41 SB Ramp over Pigeon Creek carry?

About 9,660 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 41 SB Ramp over Pigeon Creek?

The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns US 41 SB Ramp over Pigeon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.