River Road over I-74 Eb/Wb
FairFountain County, Indiana · 02.81 E SR 63 · Structure no. 043840
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 197 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 439
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
River Road over I-74 Eb/Wb is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying River Road over I-74 Eb/Wb in Fountain County, Indiana. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 67 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 439 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,599 by 2031. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was River Road over I-74 Eb/Wb built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is River Road over I-74 Eb/Wb 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does River Road over I-74 Eb/Wb carry?
About 439 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is River Road over I-74 Eb/Wb?
The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns River Road over I-74 Eb/Wb?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.