US Bridges

Cov-Craw RD over I-74 Eb/Wb

Fair

Fountain County, Indiana · 02.10 W US 136 · Structure no. 043860

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
269 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
260
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cov-Craw RD over I-74 Eb/Wb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cov-Craw RD over I-74 Eb/Wb in Fountain County, Indiana. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 66 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 260 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2028. The structure is 269 ft (81.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCov-Craw RD
CrossesI-74 Eb/Wb
Location02.10 W US 136
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.1217, -87.35909
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 rating33.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length269 ft (81.9 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2018)
Projected traffic260 by 2028
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Cov-Craw RD over I-74 Eb/Wb built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Cov-Craw 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-Craw RD over I-74 Eb/Wb carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Cov-Craw RD over I-74 Eb/Wb?

The structure is 269 ft (81.9 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Cov-Craw RD over I-74 Eb/Wb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.