I-74 EB over Spring Branch Creek
FairMontgomery County, Indiana · 01.81 W US 231 · Structure no. 044020
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 72 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,613
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-74 EB over Spring Branch Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-74 EB over Spring Branch Creek in Montgomery County, Indiana. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1996, 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 15,613 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,534 by 2032. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-74 EB over Spring Branch Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is I-74 EB over Spring Branch 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does I-74 EB over Spring Branch Creek carry?
About 15,613 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is I-74 EB over Spring Branch Creek?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns I-74 EB over Spring Branch Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.