US Bridges

I-74 Ramp over Indiana & Ohio RR

Good

Dearborn County, Indiana · 05.32 E SR 1 · Structure no. 045380

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
136 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,968
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-74 Ramp over Indiana & Ohio RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-74 Ramp over Indiana & 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 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 3,968 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,353 by 2031. The structure is 136 ft (41.4 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-74 Ramp
CrossesIndiana & Ohio RR
Location05.32 E SR 1
RouteInterstate 74
CountyDearborn County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.27971, -84.86446
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length136 ft (41.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.3 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,968 (2021)
Projected traffic7,353 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 Ramp over Indiana & 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 Ramp over Indiana & Ohio RR 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 Ramp over Indiana & Ohio RR carry?

About 3,968 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I-74 Ramp over Indiana & Ohio RR?

The structure is 136 ft (41.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns I-74 Ramp over Indiana & Ohio RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.