US Bridges

ST Peters Road over I-74

Fair

Dearborn County, Indiana · 03.27 E SR 101 · Structure no. 045290

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
200 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,120
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST Peters Road over I-74 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST Peters Road over I-74 in Dearborn County, Indiana. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 63 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 1,120 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,140 by 2039. The structure is 200 ft (60.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesST Peters Road
CrossesI-74
Location03.27 E SR 101
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.28554, -85.03935
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (60.9 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,120 (2019)
Projected traffic1,140 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 ST Peters Road over I-74 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is ST Peters Road over I-74 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does ST Peters Road over I-74 carry?

About 1,120 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is ST Peters Road over I-74?

The structure is 200 ft (60.9 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns ST Peters Road over I-74?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.