US Bridges

CR NE 80 over I-74

Fair

Decatur County, Indiana · 02.08 E SR 3 · Structure no. 045140

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
217 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,022
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR NE 80 over I-74 is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR NE 80 over I-74 in Decatur County, Indiana. It was built in 1961, 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 1,022 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,790 by 2031. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCR NE 80
CrossesI-74
Location02.08 E SR 3
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDecatur County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.35017, -85.44457
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length217 ft (66.1 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,022 (2004)
Projected traffic1,790 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR NE 80 over I-74 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR NE 80 over I-74 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 CR NE 80 over I-74 carry?

About 1,022 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR NE 80 over I-74?

The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR NE 80 over I-74?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.