US Bridges

I-74 EB over US 52 in & Oh RR

Fair

Dearborn County, Indiana · 05.44 E SR 1 · Structure no. 045360

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
254 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,787
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-74 EB over US 52 in & Oh RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-74 EB over US 52 in & Oh RR in Dearborn County, Indiana. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 64 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 13,787 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,253 by 2031. The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-74 EB
CrossesUS 52 in & Oh RR
Location05.44 E SR 1
RouteInterstate 74
CountyDearborn County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.27905, -84.86148
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length254 ft (77.4 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,787 (2022)
Projected traffic27,253 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 EB over US 52 in & Oh RR built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is I-74 EB over US 52 in & Oh RR 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 EB over US 52 in & Oh RR carry?

About 13,787 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I-74 EB over US 52 in & Oh RR?

The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns I-74 EB over US 52 in & Oh RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.