Base Road over I-74
FairDecatur County, Indiana · 03.98 E SR 3 · Structure no. 045150
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 2014
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 226 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 555
- 2000 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Base Road over I-74 is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Base Road over I-74 in Decatur County, Indiana. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2014, 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 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 555 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 555 by 2035. The structure is 226 ft (68.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Base Road over I-74 built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.
What condition is Base Road 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 Base Road over I-74 carry?
About 555 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Base Road over I-74?
The structure is 226 ft (68.8 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Base Road over I-74?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.