US Bridges

CR 1500 N over I-74

Good

Ripley County, Indiana · 02.22 E SR 229 · Structure no. 045220

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
224 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
983
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1500 N over I-74 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying CR 1500 N over I-74 in Ripley County, Indiana. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2021, 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 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 983 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2040. The structure is 224 ft (68.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1500 N
CrossesI-74
Location02.22 E SR 229
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRipley County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.29429, -85.17893
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length224 ft (68.2 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic983 (2020)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 CR 1500 N over I-74 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is CR 1500 N over I-74 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 1500 N over I-74 carry?

About 983 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is CR 1500 N over I-74?

The structure is 224 ft (68.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1500 N over I-74?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.