US Bridges

I-74 WB over US 136

Good

Fountain County, Indiana · 04.17 W US 41 · Structure no. 043900

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
276 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,452
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-74 WB over US 136 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-74 WB 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 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 16,452 vehicles a day, roughly 43% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,658 by 2030. The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-74 WB
CrossesUS 136
Location04.17 W US 41
RouteInterstate 74
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.12519, -87.32081
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length276 ft (84.1 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,452 (2022)
Projected traffic15,658 by 2030
Trucks43%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I-74 WB 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 WB over US 136 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does I-74 WB over US 136 carry?

About 16,452 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 43% are trucks.

How long is I-74 WB 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 44 ft wide.

Who owns I-74 WB over US 136?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.