US Bridges

Brickyard Road over I-74 Eb/Wb

Good

Montgomery County, Indiana · 00.58 E US 231 · Structure no. 044110

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
223 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
210
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brickyard Road over I-74 Eb/Wb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brickyard Road over I-74 Eb/Wb in Montgomery County, Indiana. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2015, 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 372 by 2030. The structure is 223 ft (68.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesBrickyard Road
CrossesI-74 Eb/Wb
Location00.58 E US 231
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.0771, -86.89357
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.1 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length223 ft (68.1 m)
Longest span66 ft (20 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2021)
Projected traffic372 by 2030
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Brickyard Road over I-74 Eb/Wb built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Brickyard Road over I-74 Eb/Wb 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 Brickyard Road over I-74 Eb/Wb carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Brickyard Road over I-74 Eb/Wb?

The structure is 223 ft (68.1 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Brickyard Road over I-74 Eb/Wb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.