I-74 WB over Black Creek
GoodMontgomery County, Indiana · 01.11 W US 231 · Structure no. 044050
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 2018
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 126 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,770
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-74 WB over Black Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-74 WB over Black Creek in Montgomery County, Indiana. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2018, 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 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 8,770 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,320 by 2037. The structure is 126 ft (38.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 WB over Black Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.
What condition is I-74 WB over Black 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does I-74 WB over Black Creek carry?
About 8,770 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.
How long is I-74 WB over Black Creek?
The structure is 126 ft (38.3 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns I-74 WB over Black Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.