US Bridges

I-74 WB over US 52 in & Ohio RR

Fair

Dearborn County, Indiana · 05.44 E SR 1 · Structure no. 045370

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
249 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
18,929
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-74 WB over US 52 in & Ohio RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-74 WB over US 52 in & Ohio 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 18,929 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,253 by 2031. The structure is 249 ft (75.8 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-74 WB
CrossesUS 52 in & Ohio RR
Location05.44 E SR 1
RouteInterstate 74
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.27917, -84.86186
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length249 ft (75.8 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,929 (2021)
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 WB over US 52 in & Ohio RR built?

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

What condition is I-74 WB over US 52 in & Ohio 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 WB over US 52 in & Ohio RR carry?

About 18,929 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I-74 WB over US 52 in & Ohio RR?

The structure is 249 ft (75.8 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns I-74 WB over US 52 in & Ohio RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.