US Bridges

I-74 EB over Sugar Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Indiana · 00.83 E US 231 · Structure no. 044120

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
394 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
17,400
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-74 EB over Sugar Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-74 EB over Sugar Creek 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 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 17,400 vehicles a day, roughly 39% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,890 by 2037. The structure is 394 ft (120 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-74 EB
CrossesSugar Creek
Location00.83 E US 231
RouteInterstate 74
CountyMontgomery County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.07615, -86.88895
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length394 ft (120 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,400 (2017)
Projected traffic21,890 by 2037
Trucks39%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-74 EB over Sugar Creek 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 Sugar 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does I-74 EB over Sugar Creek carry?

About 17,400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 39% are trucks.

How long is I-74 EB over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 394 ft (120 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I-74 EB over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.