US Bridges

I-74 Wbl over Clifty Creek

Fair

Decatur County, Indiana · 02.52 W US 421 · Structure no. 045060

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
194 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,344
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-74 Wbl over Clifty Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-74 Wbl 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 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 11,344 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,507 by 2036. 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).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesI-74 Wbl
CrossesClifty Creek
Location02.52 W US 421
RouteInterstate 74
CountyDecatur County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.39025, -85.54594
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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length194 ft (59.1 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,344 (2015)
Projected traffic15,507 by 2036
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 Wbl 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 Wbl over Clifty Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does I-74 Wbl over Clifty Creek carry?

About 11,344 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is I-74 Wbl 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 Wbl over Clifty Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.