I-74 EB over Eagle Creek
FairMarion County, Indiana · 01.97 W I-465 · Structure no. 044500
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 260 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 21,264
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-74 EB over Eagle Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-74 EB over Eagle Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1998, 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 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 21,264 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,490 by 2033. The structure is 260 ft (79.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-74 EB over Eagle Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is I-74 EB over Eagle Creek 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 2024.
How much traffic does I-74 EB over Eagle Creek carry?
About 21,264 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is I-74 EB over Eagle Creek?
The structure is 260 ft (79.3 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns I-74 EB over Eagle Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.