US Bridges

I-74 WB over West Fork Big Walnut CR

Fair

Boone County, Indiana · 01.64 E SR 75 · Structure no. 044310

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,041
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-74 WB over West Fork Big Walnut CR is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-74 WB over West Fork Big Walnut CR in Boone County, Indiana. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 62 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 10,041 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,920 by 2037. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-74 WB
CrossesWest Fork Big Walnut CR
Location01.64 E SR 75
RouteInterstate 74
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.92978, -86.59393
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,041 (2017)
Projected traffic14,920 by 2037
Trucks38%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-74 WB over West Fork Big Walnut CR built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is I-74 WB over West Fork Big Walnut CR 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does I-74 WB over West Fork Big Walnut CR carry?

About 10,041 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is I-74 WB over West Fork Big Walnut CR?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-74 WB over West Fork Big Walnut CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.