I-74 WB over Sugar Creek
FairShelby County, Indiana · 09.16 E I-465 · Structure no. 044720
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 312 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,096
- 2004 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-74 WB over Sugar Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-74 WB over Sugar Creek in Shelby County, Indiana. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 71 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 6 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 14,096 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,000 by 2030. The structure is 312 ft (95 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-74 WB over Sugar Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is I-74 WB over Sugar Creek 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does I-74 WB over Sugar Creek carry?
About 14,096 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is I-74 WB over Sugar Creek?
The structure is 312 ft (95 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns I-74 WB over Sugar Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.