I-74 EB over Buck Creek
GoodMarion County, Indiana · 06.12 E I-465 · Structure no. 044660
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 163 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,431
- 2004 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-74 EB over Buck Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-74 EB over Buck Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 71 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 17,431 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,000 by 2030. The structure is 163 ft (49.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-74 EB over Buck Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is I-74 EB over Buck Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does I-74 EB over Buck Creek carry?
About 17,431 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is I-74 EB over Buck Creek?
The structure is 163 ft (49.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns I-74 EB over Buck Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.