US Bridges

US 41 Sbl over Honey Creek

Good

Vigo County, Indiana · 02.79 S I-70 · Structure no. 014940

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
169 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
28,504
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 41 Sbl over Honey Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 41 Sbl over Honey Creek in Vigo County, Indiana. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 28,504 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,504 by 2030. The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 41 Sbl
CrossesHoney Creek
Location02.79 S I-70
RouteU.S. Route 41
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.39454, -87.39826
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length169 ft (51.5 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,504 (2020)
Projected traffic28,504 by 2030
Trucks10%
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 Sbl over Honey Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 41 Sbl over Honey 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 41 Sbl over Honey Creek carry?

About 28,504 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 41 Sbl over Honey Creek?

The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns US 41 Sbl over Honey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.