US Bridges

London Road over I-74

Good

Shelby County, Indiana · 09.48 E I-465 · Structure no. 044730

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
253 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,900
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

London Road over I-74 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying London Road over I-74 in Shelby County, Indiana. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,100 by 2039. The structure is 253 ft (77 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesLondon Road
CrossesI-74
Location09.48 E I-465
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.64561, -85.91375
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length253 ft (77 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (2019)
Projected traffic4,100 by 2039
Trucks16%
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 London Road over I-74 built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is London Road 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 July 2023.

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

About 2,900 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is London Road over I-74?

The structure is 253 ft (77 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns London Road over I-74?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.