US Bridges

US 41 SB over SR 63 Nb/Sb

Fair

Warren County, Indiana · 00.49 S SR 63 · Structure no. 015345

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
244 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
810
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 41 SB over SR 63 Nb/Sb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 41 SB over SR 63 Nb/Sb in Warren County, Indiana. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 49 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 810 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 940 by 2038. The structure is 244 ft (74.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesUS 41 SB
CrossesSR 63 Nb/Sb
Location00.49 S SR 63
RouteU.S. Route 41
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.34898, -87.34926
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length244 ft (74.3 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic810 (2018)
Projected traffic940 by 2038
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 SB over SR 63 Nb/Sb built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is US 41 SB over SR 63 Nb/Sb 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 SR 63 Nb/Sb carry?

About 810 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 41 SB over SR 63 Nb/Sb?

The structure is 244 ft (74.3 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns US 41 SB over SR 63 Nb/Sb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.