US Bridges

US 41 over Tippecanoe ST CSX RR

Good

Vigo County, Indiana · 00.64 N US 40 · Structure no. 014975

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
257 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
32,010
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 41 over Tippecanoe ST CSX RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 41 over Tippecanoe ST CSX RR in Vigo County, Indiana. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 32,010 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,340 by 2028. The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 66.5 mi (107 km).

CarriesUS 41
CrossesTippecanoe ST CSX RR
Location00.64 N US 40
RouteU.S. Route 41
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.47538, -87.41399
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length257 ft (78.3 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.8 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.5 m)
Roadway width75 ft (23 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,010 (2018)
Projected traffic34,340 by 2028
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed66.5 mi (107 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 41 over Tippecanoe ST CSX RR built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 41 over Tippecanoe ST CSX RR 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 over Tippecanoe ST CSX RR carry?

About 32,010 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 41 over Tippecanoe ST CSX RR?

The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.8 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns US 41 over Tippecanoe ST CSX RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.