I-74 Wbl over Mill Creek
GoodDecatur County, Indiana · 05.78 E SR 244 · Structure no. 045000
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 112 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,341
- 2004 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-74 Wbl over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-74 Wbl over Mill Creek in Decatur County, Indiana. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1998, 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 10,341 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,462 by 2031. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-74 Wbl over Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is I-74 Wbl over Mill Creek 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does I-74 Wbl over Mill Creek carry?
About 10,341 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is I-74 Wbl over Mill Creek?
The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns I-74 Wbl over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.