US Bridges

US 41 SB over Honey Creek Overflow

Fair

Vigo County, Indiana · 02.69 S I-70 · Structure no. 014960

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
27,895
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 41 SB over Honey Creek Overflow is a concrete arch - deck carrying US 41 SB over Honey Creek Overflow in Vigo County, Indiana. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 73 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 27,895 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,635 by 2034. The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 41 SB
CrossesHoney Creek Overflow
Location02.69 S I-70
RouteU.S. Route 41
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.39585, -87.3987
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating78 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.7 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 traffic27,895 (2021)
Projected traffic21,635 by 2034
Trucks12%
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 SB over Honey Creek Overflow built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is US 41 SB 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 SB over Honey Creek Overflow carry?

About 27,895 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 41 SB over Honey Creek Overflow?

The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 41 SB over Honey Creek Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.