US Bridges

New Point-Rossb RD over I-74

Fair

Decatur County, Indiana · 06.02 W SR 229 · Structure no. 045170

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
202 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,790
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Point-Rossb RD over I-74 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying New Point-Rossb RD over I-74 in Decatur County, Indiana. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2015, 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 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 4,790 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,120 by 2034. The structure is 202 ft (61.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesNew Point-Rossb RD
CrossesI-74
Location06.02 W SR 229
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDecatur County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.31679, -85.32587
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length202 ft (61.5 m)
Longest span66 ft (20 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,790 (2014)
Projected traffic7,120 by 2034
Trucks15%
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 New Point-Rossb RD over I-74 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is New Point-Rossb RD 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 New Point-Rossb RD over I-74 carry?

About 4,790 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is New Point-Rossb RD over I-74?

The structure is 202 ft (61.5 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns New Point-Rossb RD over I-74?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.