I-74 EB over East Fork Coal Creek
FairMontgomery County, Indiana · 01.68 E SR 25 · Structure no. 043980
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 2019
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 92 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,670
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-74 EB over East Fork Coal Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-74 EB over East Fork Coal Creek in Montgomery County, Indiana. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 62 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 8,670 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,130 by 2038. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 East Fork Coal Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.
What condition is I-74 EB over East Fork Coal 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does I-74 EB over East Fork Coal Creek carry?
About 8,670 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.
How long is I-74 EB over East Fork Coal Creek?
The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns I-74 EB over East Fork Coal Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.