US Bridges

SR 9 over I-74 Eb/Wb

Fair

Shelby County, Indiana · 01.97 N SR 44 · Structure no. 002450

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
270 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
17,199
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 9 over I-74 Eb/Wb is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 9 over I-74 Eb/Wb in Shelby County, Indiana. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 66 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 5 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 17,199 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,000 by 2042. The structure is 270 ft (82.2 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesSR 9
CrossesI-74 Eb/Wb
Location01.97 N SR 44
RouteState Highway 9
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.55101, -85.77567
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.4 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length270 ft (82.2 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.3 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,199 (2022)
Projected traffic20,000 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 9 over I-74 Eb/Wb built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is SR 9 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR 9 over I-74 Eb/Wb carry?

About 17,199 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 9 over I-74 Eb/Wb?

The structure is 270 ft (82.2 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns SR 9 over I-74 Eb/Wb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.