Cov-String RD over I-74 Eb/Wb
FairFountain County, Indiana · 03.26 W US 136 · Structure no. 043850
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 2005
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 206 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,294
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cov-String RD over I-74 Eb/Wb is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cov-String RD over I-74 Eb/Wb in Fountain County, Indiana. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2005, 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 1,294 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,845 by 2031. The structure is 206 ft (62.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cov-String RD over I-74 Eb/Wb built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.
What condition is Cov-String RD 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 Cov-String RD over I-74 Eb/Wb carry?
About 1,294 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Cov-String RD over I-74 Eb/Wb?
The structure is 206 ft (62.7 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Cov-String RD over I-74 Eb/Wb?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.