US Bridges

US 41 NB over Honey Creek Overflow

Fair

Vigo County, Indiana · 02.69 S I-70 · Structure no. 014950

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
28,503
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 41 NB over Honey Creek Overflow is a concrete arch - deck carrying US 41 NB over Honey Creek Overflow in Vigo County, Indiana. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 90 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 28,503 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,504 by 2030. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 41 NB
CrossesHoney Creek Overflow
Location02.69 S I-70
RouteU.S. Route 41
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.39591, -87.39855
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,503 (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 NB over Honey Creek Overflow built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is US 41 NB over Honey Creek Overflow in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does US 41 NB over Honey Creek Overflow carry?

About 28,503 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 41 NB over Honey Creek Overflow?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 41 NB over Honey Creek Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.