I-74 WB over Sand Creek
FairDecatur County, Indiana · 02.04 E SR 3 · Structure no. 045130
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 80 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,256
- 2004 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-74 WB over Sand Creek is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-74 WB over Sand Creek in Decatur 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 9,256 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,618 by 2031. The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-74 WB over Sand Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is I-74 WB over Sand 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does I-74 WB over Sand Creek carry?
About 9,256 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is I-74 WB over Sand Creek?
The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns I-74 WB over Sand Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.