US Bridges

I-74 WB over CSX RR

Good

Montgomery County, Indiana · 00.23 E US 231 · Structure no. 044100

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
195 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,540
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-74 WB over CSX RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-74 WB over CSX RR 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 17,540 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,640 by 2037. The structure is 195 ft (59.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-74 WB
CrossesCSX RR
Location00.23 E US 231
RouteInterstate 74
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.07865, -86.90005
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length195 ft (59.3 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,540 (2017)
Projected traffic22,640 by 2037
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 WB over CSX RR 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 CSX RR 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 2023.

How much traffic does I-74 WB over CSX RR carry?

About 17,540 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is I-74 WB over CSX RR?

The structure is 195 ft (59.3 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-74 WB over CSX RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.