I-74 WB over Laughery Creek
GoodFranklin County, Indiana · 01.52 W SR 229 · Structure no. 045200
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 2019
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 118 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,698
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-74 WB over Laughery Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-74 WB over Laughery Creek in Franklin County, Indiana. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2019, 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 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 11,698 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,402 by 2037. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-74 WB over Laughery Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.
What condition is I-74 WB over Laughery Creek 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does I-74 WB over Laughery Creek carry?
About 11,698 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.
How long is I-74 WB over Laughery Creek?
The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns I-74 WB over Laughery Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.