US Bridges

SR 39 over I-74 Eb/Wb

Fair

Hendricks County, Indiana · 00.60 N US 136 · Structure no. 013260

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
211 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,870
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 39 over I-74 Eb/Wb is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 39 over I-74 Eb/Wb in Hendricks County, Indiana. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 65 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 5 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 6,870 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,950 by 2034. The structure is 211 ft (64.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 39
CrossesI-74 Eb/Wb
Location00.60 N US 136
RouteState Highway 39
CountyHendricks County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.89133, -86.53846
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length211 ft (64.4 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,870 (2014)
Projected traffic7,950 by 2034
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 SR 39 over I-74 Eb/Wb built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is SR 39 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 39 over I-74 Eb/Wb carry?

About 6,870 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 39 over I-74 Eb/Wb?

The structure is 211 ft (64.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 39 over I-74 Eb/Wb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.