US Bridges

US 41 NB over Indiana RR

Fair

Vigo County, Indiana · 02.21 N S JCT SR 63 · Structure no. 015010

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
194 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,750
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 41 NB over Indiana RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 41 NB over Indiana RR in Vigo County, Indiana. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 64 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 5,750 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,076 by 2032. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 41 NB
CrossesIndiana RR
Location02.21 N S JCT SR 63
RouteU.S. Route 41
CountyVigo County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.52349, -87.40634
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length194 ft (59.1 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,750 (2021)
Projected traffic3,076 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 NB over Indiana RR built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is US 41 NB over Indiana RR 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 Indiana RR carry?

About 5,750 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 41 NB over Indiana RR?

The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns US 41 NB over Indiana RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.