US Bridges

CR 600E over I-74

Fair

Decatur County, Indiana · 06.83 E SR 3 · Structure no. 045160

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
225 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
320
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 600E over I-74 is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 600E over I-74 in Decatur County, Indiana. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2015, 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 320 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2034. The structure is 225 ft (68.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 600E
CrossesI-74
Location06.83 E SR 3
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDecatur County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.31838, -85.36669
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.6 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length225 ft (68.5 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic320 (2014)
Projected traffic350 by 2034
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 600E over I-74 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is CR 600E 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 600E over I-74 carry?

About 320 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 600E over I-74?

The structure is 225 ft (68.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 600E over I-74?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.