US Bridges

US 41 DRI-69 EB over Eagle Creek

Good

Vanderburgh County, Indiana · 00.40 S I-164 · Structure no. 070050

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,268 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
3,336
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 41 DRI-69 EB over Eagle Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 41 DRI-69 EB over Eagle Creek in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 3,336 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,336 by 2029. The structure is 1,268 ft (386.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 41 DRI-69 EB
CrossesEagle Creek
Location00.40 S I-164
RouteInterstate 69
StateIndiana
Coordinates37.93732, -87.54309
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans15
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,268 ft (386.4 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,336 (2019)
Projected traffic3,336 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 DRI-69 EB over Eagle Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 41 DRI-69 EB over Eagle 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 41 DRI-69 EB over Eagle Creek carry?

About 3,336 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is US 41 DRI-69 EB over Eagle Creek?

The structure is 1,268 ft (386.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US 41 DRI-69 EB over Eagle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.