SR 244 over I-74
GoodShelby County, Indiana · 11.66 W SR 3 · Structure no. 030100
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 286 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,572
- 2004 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 244 over I-74 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 244 over I-74 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 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 1,572 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,608 by 2032. The structure is 286 ft (87.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 244 over I-74 built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is SR 244 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does SR 244 over I-74 carry?
About 1,572 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is SR 244 over I-74?
The structure is 286 ft (87.3 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns SR 244 over I-74?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.