I-74 Ebl over Clifty Creek
GoodDecatur County, Indiana · 02.52 W US 421 · Structure no. 045050
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 194 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,341
- 2004 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-74 Ebl over Clifty Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-74 Ebl over Clifty Creek in Decatur County, Indiana. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 63 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 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 41 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 Ebl over Clifty Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is I-74 Ebl over Clifty 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 Ebl over Clifty Creek carry?
About 10,341 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is I-74 Ebl over Clifty Creek?
The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns I-74 Ebl over Clifty Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.