US Bridges

Wesley Station RD over I-74 Eb/Wb

Fair

Montgomery County, Indiana · 02.53 E SR 25 · Structure no. 044000

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
198 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
132
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wesley Station RD over I-74 Eb/Wb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wesley Station RD over I-74 Eb/Wb in Montgomery County, Indiana. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2016, 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 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 132 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 217 by 2030. The structure is 198 ft (60.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesWesley Station RD
CrossesI-74 Eb/Wb
Location02.53 E SR 25
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.09944, -87.02169
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length198 ft (60.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic132 (2004)
Projected traffic217 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 Wesley Station RD over I-74 Eb/Wb built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Wesley Station RD over I-74 Eb/Wb 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Wesley Station RD over I-74 Eb/Wb carry?

About 132 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Wesley Station RD over I-74 Eb/Wb?

The structure is 198 ft (60.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Wesley Station RD over I-74 Eb/Wb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.