I-74 WB over CSX RR
FairHendricks County, Indiana · 03.62 W I-465 · Structure no. 044480
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 250 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 42,802
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-74 WB over CSX RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-74 WB over CSX RR in Hendricks County, Indiana. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 66 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 42,802 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,602 by 2033. The structure is 250 ft (76.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-74 WB over CSX RR built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is I-74 WB over CSX RR 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does I-74 WB over CSX RR carry?
About 42,802 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is I-74 WB over CSX RR?
The structure is 250 ft (76.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns I-74 WB over CSX RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.