US Bridges

I-74 WB over Whites Hill Road

Good

Dearborn County, Indiana · 01.23 W US 52 · Structure no. 045330

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
119 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,710
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-74 WB over Whites Hill Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-74 WB over Whites Hill Road 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 12,710 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,007 by 2031. The structure is 119 ft (36.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-74 WB
CrossesWhites Hill Road
Location01.23 W US 52
RouteInterstate 74
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.27604, -84.88301
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.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length119 ft (36.2 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,710 (2022)
Projected traffic28,007 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-74 WB over Whites Hill Road 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 Whites Hill Road 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 Whites Hill Road carry?

About 12,710 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I-74 WB over Whites Hill Road?

The structure is 119 ft (36.2 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-74 WB over Whites Hill Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.