I-74 WB over Walnut Fork
FairMontgomery County, Indiana · 05.48 E SR 32 · Structure no. 044230
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 111 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,924
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-74 WB over Walnut Fork is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-74 WB over Walnut Fork in Montgomery County, Indiana. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1997, 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 5 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 15,924 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,853 by 2030. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-74 WB over Walnut Fork built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is I-74 WB over Walnut Fork 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does I-74 WB over Walnut Fork carry?
About 15,924 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.
How long is I-74 WB over Walnut Fork?
The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns I-74 WB over Walnut Fork?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.