17. US 41 over Eagle Creek

Donated by: Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT)
Original Location: Evansville, IN
Year Designed: 1963
Year Replaced: 2018
Donated to SBRITE: 2018

Structure Type: Multi-Girder Composite Steel Bridge
Total Bridge Length: 1,210 ft
Deck Width: 36 ft 6 in
Number of Spans: 17

The girders include pin and hanger construction details and various other welded attachments.  It is an excellent example of 1960s vintage steel bridge design and fabrication, with various fatigue sensitive details.  Shear studs are present on the portions of the girders that were subjected to positive movement.