I-74 WB over Shale Pit RD & Coal CR
FairFountain County, Indiana · 00.80 W US 41 · Structure no. 043930
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 305 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,452
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-74 WB over Shale Pit RD & Coal CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-74 WB over Shale Pit RD & Coal CR in Fountain County, Indiana. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 60 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 14,043 by 2030. The structure is 305 ft (92.9 m) long and 44 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-74 WB over Shale Pit RD & Coal CR built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is I-74 WB over Shale Pit RD & Coal CR 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 WB over Shale Pit RD & Coal CR carry?
About 16,452 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 43% are trucks.
How long is I-74 WB over Shale Pit RD & Coal CR?
The structure is 305 ft (92.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns I-74 WB over Shale Pit RD & Coal CR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.