US Bridges

I-74 WB over Abandoned RR Dry Run

Good

Fountain County, Indiana · 00.57 W US 41 · Structure no. 043950

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
318 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,452
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-74 WB over Abandoned RR Dry Run is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-74 WB over Abandoned RR Dry Run 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 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 14,043 by 2033. The structure is 318 ft (96.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-74 WB
CrossesAbandoned RR Dry Run
Location00.57 W US 41
RouteInterstate 74
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.12415, -87.25381
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length318 ft (96.9 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,452 (2021)
Projected traffic14,043 by 2033
Trucks43%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-74 WB over Abandoned RR Dry Run 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 Abandoned RR Dry Run 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 Abandoned RR Dry Run carry?

About 16,452 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 43% are trucks.

How long is I-74 WB over Abandoned RR Dry Run?

The structure is 318 ft (96.9 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I-74 WB over Abandoned RR Dry Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.