US Bridges

New Ross Road over I-74 Eb/Wb

Fair

Montgomery County, Indiana · 06.26 W SR 75 · Structure no. 044240

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
221 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
295
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Ross Road over I-74 Eb/Wb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying New Ross Road over I-74 Eb/Wb in Montgomery County, Indiana. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2014, 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 295 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 491 by 2032. The structure is 221 ft (67.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesNew Ross Road
CrossesI-74 Eb/Wb
Location06.26 W SR 75
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.99333, -86.71469
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length221 ft (67.3 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic295 (2021)
Projected traffic491 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 New Ross Road over I-74 Eb/Wb built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

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

About 295 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

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

The structure is 221 ft (67.3 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns New Ross Road over I-74 Eb/Wb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.