US Bridges

I-74 WB over Little Sugar Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Indiana · 00.36 W SR 32 · Structure no. 044190

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
146 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,700
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-74 WB over Little Sugar Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-74 WB over Little Sugar Creek 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 8,700 vehicles a day, roughly 39% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,945 by 2037. The structure is 146 ft (44.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-74 WB
CrossesLittle Sugar Creek
Location00.36 W SR 32
RouteInterstate 74
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.05107, -86.81687
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length146 ft (44.4 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,700 (2017)
Projected traffic10,945 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 WB over Little Sugar Creek 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 Little Sugar Creek 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 2024.

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

About 8,700 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 39% are trucks.

How long is I-74 WB over Little Sugar Creek?

The structure is 146 ft (44.4 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I-74 WB over Little Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.