US Bridges

US 41 over Drainage Ditch

Good

Vanderburgh County, Indiana · 00.51 S I-64 · Structure no. 014410

Built
1946
79 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24,053
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 41 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying US 41 over Drainage Ditch in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 79 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 24,053 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,313 by 2034. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 114 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesUS 41
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location00.51 S I-64
RouteU.S. Route 41
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.15929, -87.55065
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.2 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width114 ft (34.7 m)
Roadway width111 ft (33.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,053 (2004)
Projected traffic33,313 by 2034
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is US 41 over Drainage Ditch 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 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 24,053 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 41 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 114 ft wide.

Who owns US 41 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.