US Bridges

I-74 over Remley Ditch

Fair

Montgomery County, Indiana · 03.66 E SR 25 · Structure no. 044010

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,469
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-74 over Remley Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying I-74 over Remley Ditch in Montgomery County, Indiana. It was built in 1964, 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 20,469 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,070 by 2030. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-74
CrossesRemley Ditch
Location03.66 E SR 25
RouteInterstate 74
CountyMontgomery County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.09825, -87.00564
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.2 US tons
Inventory rating59.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,469 (2004)
Projected traffic37,070 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 over Remley Ditch built?

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

What condition is I-74 over Remley Ditch 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 I-74 over Remley Ditch carry?

About 20,469 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I-74 over Remley Ditch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns I-74 over Remley Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.