US Bridges

Epperson Road over I-74 Eb/Wb

Fair

Fountain County, Indiana · 02.27 E US 41 · Structure no. 043960

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
211 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,986
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Epperson Road over I-74 Eb/Wb is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Epperson Road over I-74 Eb/Wb in Fountain County, Indiana. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 62 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 16,986 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,191 by 2030. The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesEpperson Road
CrossesI-74 Eb/Wb
Location02.27 E US 41
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFountain County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.11926, -87.2011
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.5 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length211 ft (64.3 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,986 (2022)
Projected traffic1,191 by 2030
Trucks42%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Epperson Road over I-74 Eb/Wb built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Epperson Road 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 Epperson Road over I-74 Eb/Wb carry?

About 16,986 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 42% are trucks.

How long is Epperson Road over I-74 Eb/Wb?

The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Epperson Road over I-74 Eb/Wb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.