US Bridges

SR 341 over I-74 Ebl/Wbl

Good

Fountain County, Indiana · 00.87 N US 136 · Structure no. 031720

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
201 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
654
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 341 over I-74 Ebl/Wbl is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 341 over I-74 Ebl/Wbl in Fountain County, Indiana. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 62 years old, older 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 654 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,495 by 2032. The structure is 201 ft (61.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSR 341
CrossesI-74 Ebl/Wbl
Location00.87 N US 136
RouteState Highway 341
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.11963, -87.14864
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating56.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length201 ft (61.2 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic654 (2021)
Projected traffic1,495 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 SR 341 over I-74 Ebl/Wbl built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is SR 341 over I-74 Ebl/Wbl 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR 341 over I-74 Ebl/Wbl carry?

About 654 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 341 over I-74 Ebl/Wbl?

The structure is 201 ft (61.2 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 341 over I-74 Ebl/Wbl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.