US Bridges

Enochsburg Road over I-74

Fair

Franklin County, Indiana · 04.40 W SR 229 · Structure no. 045180

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
210 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
506
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Enochsburg Road over I-74 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Enochsburg Road over I-74 in Franklin County, Indiana. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 63 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 506 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 887 by 2031. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesEnochsburg Road
CrossesI-74
Location04.40 W SR 229
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFranklin County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.31679, -85.29561
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic506 (2004)
Projected traffic887 by 2031
Trucks10%
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 Enochsburg Road over I-74 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Enochsburg Road over I-74 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Enochsburg Road over I-74 carry?

About 506 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Enochsburg Road over I-74?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Enochsburg Road over I-74?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.