US Bridges

SR 229 over I-74

Fair

Ripley County, Indiana · 00.15 N SR 46 · Structure no. 029360

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
205 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,532
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 229 over I-74 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 229 over I-74 in Ripley County, Indiana. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2005, 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 15,532 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,277 by 2031. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 229
CrossesI-74
Location00.15 N SR 46
RouteState Highway 229
CountyRipley County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.30815, -85.21651
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.8 US tons
Inventory rating39.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length205 ft (62.5 m)
Longest span66 ft (20 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.5 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,532 (2021)
Projected traffic39,277 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 SR 229 over I-74 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is SR 229 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 229 over I-74 carry?

About 15,532 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 229 over I-74?

The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns SR 229 over I-74?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.