US 41 SB over Otter Creek
FairVigo County, Indiana · 04.58 N Middle JCT SR 63 · Structure no. 015040
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 252 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,091
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 41 SB over Otter Creek is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 41 SB over Otter Creek in Vigo County, Indiana. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 65 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 5,091 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,076 by 2032. The structure is 252 ft (76.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 41 SB over Otter Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is US 41 SB over Otter Creek 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 Otter Creek carry?
About 5,091 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US 41 SB over Otter Creek?
The structure is 252 ft (76.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (22 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns US 41 SB over Otter Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.