US Bridges

I-74 WB over CO RD E Fk Tanners CR

Good

Dearborn County, Indiana · 02.07 W SR 46 · Structure no. 045310

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
186 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,891
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-74 WB over CO RD E Fk Tanners CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-74 WB over CO RD E Fk Tanners CR in Dearborn County, Indiana. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1995, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12,891 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,732 by 2033. The structure is 186 ft (56.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-74 WB
CrossesCO RD E Fk Tanners CR
Location02.07 W SR 46
RouteInterstate 74
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.28617, -85.00957
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.2 US tons
Inventory rating59.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length186 ft (56.6 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,891 (2022)
Projected traffic19,732 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 CO RD E Fk Tanners CR built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is I-74 WB over CO RD E Fk Tanners CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does I-74 WB over CO RD E Fk Tanners CR carry?

About 12,891 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I-74 WB over CO RD E Fk Tanners CR?

The structure is 186 ft (56.6 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I-74 WB over CO RD E Fk Tanners CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.