US Bridges

I-74 EB over US 231 Sb/Nb

Good

Montgomery County, Indiana · 02.45 W SR 47 · Structure no. 044070

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
157 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,874
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-74 EB over US 231 Sb/Nb is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-74 EB over US 231 Sb/Nb in Montgomery County, Indiana. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2019, 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 8,874 vehicles a day, roughly 39% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,164 by 2037. The structure is 157 ft (47.8 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-74 EB
CrossesUS 231 Sb/Nb
Location02.45 W SR 47
RouteInterstate 74
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.07948, -86.90428
Functional classUrban 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length157 ft (47.8 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,874 (2017)
Projected traffic11,164 by 2037
Trucks39%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-74 EB over US 231 Sb/Nb built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is I-74 EB over US 231 Sb/Nb 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does I-74 EB over US 231 Sb/Nb carry?

About 8,874 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 39% are trucks.

How long is I-74 EB over US 231 Sb/Nb?

The structure is 157 ft (47.8 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns I-74 EB over US 231 Sb/Nb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.