US Bridges

CR 600 E over I-74

Good

Ripley County, Indiana · 03.89 E SR 229 · Structure no. 045230

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
219 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
492
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 600 E over I-74 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 600 E over I-74 in Ripley County, Indiana. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2022, 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 492 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 637 by 2042. The structure is 219 ft (66.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 600 E
CrossesI-74
Location03.89 E SR 229
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRipley County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.28353, -85.15147
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length219 ft (66.6 m)
Longest span69 ft (21.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic492 (2022)
Projected traffic637 by 2042
Trucks19%
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 600 E over I-74 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is CR 600 E 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 600 E over I-74 carry?

About 492 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is CR 600 E over I-74?

The structure is 219 ft (66.6 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 600 E over I-74?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.