US Bridges

SR 101 over I-74

Fair

Ripley County, Indiana · 00.62 N SR 46 · Structure no. 025090

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
208 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,839
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 101 over I-74 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 101 over I-74 in Ripley County, Indiana. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 63 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 4,839 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,115 by 2033. The structure is 208 ft (63.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesSR 101
CrossesI-74
Location00.62 N SR 46
RouteState Highway 101
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.2805, -85.1006
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 inspectionApril 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 rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length208 ft (63.3 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,839 (2004)
Projected traffic8,115 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 SR 101 over I-74 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is SR 101 over I-74 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 101 over I-74 carry?

About 4,839 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 101 over I-74?

The structure is 208 ft (63.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR 101 over I-74?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.