US Bridges

I-74 WB over East Fork Coal Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Indiana · 01.68 E SR 25 · Structure no. 043990

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,350
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-74 WB over East Fork Coal Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-74 WB 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 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 8,350 vehicles a day, roughly 41% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,760 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).

CarriesI-74 WB
CrossesEast Fork Coal Creek
Location01.68 E SR 25
RouteInterstate 74
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.09964, -87.03777
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,350 (2018)
Projected traffic9,760 by 2038
Trucks41%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-74 WB 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 WB over East Fork Coal 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does I-74 WB over East Fork Coal Creek carry?

About 8,350 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 41% are trucks.

How long is I-74 WB 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 WB over East Fork Coal Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.