I-74 EB over US 136
FairFountain County, Indiana · 04.17 W US 41 · Structure no. 043890
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 2018
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 276 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,452
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-74 EB over US 136 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-74 EB over US 136 in Fountain County, Indiana. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 65 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 16,452 vehicles a day, roughly 43% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,658 by 2031. The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 I-74 EB over US 136 built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.
What condition is I-74 EB over US 136 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 I-74 EB over US 136 carry?
About 16,452 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 43% are trucks.
How long is I-74 EB over US 136?
The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns I-74 EB over US 136?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.