I-74 EB over Big Raccoon Creek
FairBoone County, Indiana · 03.03 W SR 75 · Structure no. 044260
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 2018
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 116 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,868
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-74 EB over Big Raccoon Creek is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-74 EB over Big Raccoon Creek in Boone County, Indiana. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 61 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 8,868 vehicles a day, roughly 41% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,177 by 2037. The structure is 116 ft (35.3 m) long and 43 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 I-74 EB over Big Raccoon Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.
What condition is I-74 EB over Big Raccoon 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does I-74 EB over Big Raccoon Creek carry?
About 8,868 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 41% are trucks.
How long is I-74 EB over Big Raccoon Creek?
The structure is 116 ft (35.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns I-74 EB over Big Raccoon Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.