US Bridges

Old US 41 over US 41 NB

Fair

Vigo County, Indiana · 06.13 N Middle JCT SR 63 · Structure no. 015050

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
222 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,484
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old US 41 over US 41 NB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old US 41 over US 41 NB in Vigo County, Indiana. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1982, 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 5 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 7,484 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,463 by 2032. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesOld US 41
CrossesUS 41 NB
Location06.13 N Middle JCT SR 63
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.56912, -87.37026
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,484 (2021)
Projected traffic10,463 by 2032
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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 Old US 41 over US 41 NB built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is Old US 41 over US 41 NB 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 Old US 41 over US 41 NB carry?

About 7,484 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Old US 41 over US 41 NB?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Old US 41 over US 41 NB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.