US Bridges

US 421 NB over I-74 Eb/Wb

Good

Decatur County, Indiana · 01.42 N SR 3 · Structure no. 076592

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
436 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,648
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 421 NB over I-74 Eb/Wb is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying US 421 NB over I-74 Eb/Wb in Decatur County, Indiana. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,648 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,410 by 2035. The structure is 436 ft (133 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 421 NB
CrossesI-74 Eb/Wb
Location01.42 N SR 3
RouteU.S. Route 421
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.3627, -85.51445
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length436 ft (133 m)
Longest span156 ft (47.6 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,648 (2014)
Projected traffic3,410 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 US 421 NB over I-74 Eb/Wb built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 421 NB over I-74 Eb/Wb in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does US 421 NB over I-74 Eb/Wb carry?

About 2,648 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 421 NB over I-74 Eb/Wb?

The structure is 436 ft (133 m) long with a longest span of 156 ft (47.6 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns US 421 NB over I-74 Eb/Wb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.