US Bridges

Fisher Road over I-74

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.52 E I-465 · Structure no. 044570

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
216 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,822
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fisher Road over I-74 is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fisher Road over I-74 in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2021, 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 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 1,822 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,451 by 2041. The structure is 216 ft (65.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFisher Road
CrossesI-74
Location00.52 E I-465
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.73225, -86.03528
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length216 ft (65.7 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,822 (2021)
Projected traffic2,451 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Fisher Road over I-74 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is Fisher 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 July 2023.

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

About 1,822 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Fisher Road over I-74?

The structure is 216 ft (65.7 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Fisher Road over I-74?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.