US Bridges

Pleasantview Road over I-74

Poor

Shelby County, Indiana · 07.52 E I-465 · Structure no. 044680

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
216 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,528
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pleasantview Road over I-74 is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pleasantview Road over I-74 in Shelby County, Indiana. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 67 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 3,528 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2042. The structure is 216 ft (65.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesPleasantview Road
CrossesI-74
Location07.52 E I-465
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyShelby County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.66176, -85.9431
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length216 ft (65.9 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,528 (2022)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Pleasantview Road over I-74 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Pleasantview Road over I-74 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Pleasantview Road over I-74 carry?

About 3,528 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pleasantview Road over I-74?

The structure is 216 ft (65.9 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Pleasantview Road over I-74?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.