US Bridges

Old SR 47CR 175 E over I-74 Eb/Wb

Fair

Montgomery County, Indiana · 00.63 W SR 47 · Structure no. 044140

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
199 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
425
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old SR 47CR 175 E over I-74 Eb/Wb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old SR 47CR 175 E 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 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 425 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 707 by 2030. The structure is 199 ft (60.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesOld SR 47CR 175 E
CrossesI-74 Eb/Wb
Location00.63 W SR 47
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.07297, -86.87089
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length199 ft (60.6 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic425 (2004)
Projected traffic707 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Old SR 47CR 175 E 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 Old SR 47CR 175 E over I-74 Eb/Wb 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Old SR 47CR 175 E over I-74 Eb/Wb carry?

About 425 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Old SR 47CR 175 E over I-74 Eb/Wb?

The structure is 199 ft (60.6 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Old SR 47CR 175 E over I-74 Eb/Wb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.