US Bridges

I-74 EB over Johnson Fk/Johnson Fk RD

Good

Dearborn County, Indiana · 01.23 E US 52 · Structure no. 045390

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
227 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
19,024
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-74 EB over Johnson Fk/Johnson Fk RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-74 EB over Johnson Fk/Johnson Fk RD in Dearborn County, Indiana. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 65 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 19,024 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,264 by 2031. The structure is 227 ft (69.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-74 EB
CrossesJohnson Fk/Johnson Fk RD
Location01.23 E US 52
RouteInterstate 74
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.27951, -84.83879
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length227 ft (69.1 m)
Longest span69 ft (21.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,024 (2021)
Projected traffic22,264 by 2031
Trucks10%
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 EB over Johnson Fk/Johnson Fk RD built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is I-74 EB over Johnson Fk/Johnson Fk RD 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 EB over Johnson Fk/Johnson Fk RD carry?

About 19,024 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I-74 EB over Johnson Fk/Johnson Fk RD?

The structure is 227 ft (69.1 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I-74 EB over Johnson Fk/Johnson Fk RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.