US Bridges

I-74 WB over Whitewater Riv CR & RD

Fair

Dearborn County, Indiana · 00.71 W US 52 · Structure no. 045350

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
870 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
14,793
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-74 WB over Whitewater Riv CR & RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-74 WB over Whitewater Riv CR & RD in Dearborn County, Indiana. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2022, 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 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 14,793 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,847 by 2042. The structure is 870 ft (265.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-74 WB
CrossesWhitewater Riv CR & RD
Location00.71 W US 52
RouteInterstate 74
CountyDearborn County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.27561, -84.87347
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length870 ft (265.3 m)
Longest span220 ft (67 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,793 (2022)
Projected traffic18,847 by 2042
Trucks30%
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 Whitewater Riv CR & RD built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is I-74 WB over Whitewater Riv CR & RD 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does I-74 WB over Whitewater Riv CR & RD carry?

About 14,793 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is I-74 WB over Whitewater Riv CR & RD?

The structure is 870 ft (265.3 m) long with a longest span of 220 ft (67 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I-74 WB over Whitewater Riv CR & RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.