US Bridges

I-74 WB over Acton Road

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 05.53 E I-465 · Structure no. 044640

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
199 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20,829
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-74 WB over Acton Road is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-74 WB over Acton Road in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 67 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 20,829 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,000 by 2030. The structure is 199 ft (60.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-74 WB
CrossesActon Road
Location05.53 E I-465
RouteInterstate 74
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.68134, -85.97087
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length199 ft (60.6 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,829 (2004)
Projected traffic42,000 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I-74 WB over Acton Road built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is I-74 WB over Acton Road 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 I-74 WB over Acton Road carry?

About 20,829 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I-74 WB over Acton Road?

The structure is 199 ft (60.6 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-74 WB over Acton Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.