US Bridges

SR 32 over I-74 Eb/Wb

Good

Montgomery County, Indiana · 03.38 E SR 47 · Structure no. 010500

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
278 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,233
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 32 over I-74 Eb/Wb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 32 over I-74 Eb/Wb in Montgomery County, Indiana. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 61 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 9,233 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,027 by 2032. The structure is 278 ft (84.8 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesSR 32
CrossesI-74 Eb/Wb
Location03.38 E SR 47
RouteState Highway 32
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.04702, -86.81204
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length278 ft (84.8 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.2 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,233 (2014)
Projected traffic10,027 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 SR 32 over I-74 Eb/Wb built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is SR 32 over I-74 Eb/Wb 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 32 over I-74 Eb/Wb carry?

About 9,233 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 32 over I-74 Eb/Wb?

The structure is 278 ft (84.8 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR 32 over I-74 Eb/Wb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.