I-74 WB over Snail Creek
FairShelby County, Indiana · 06.18 W SR 9 · Structure no. 044750
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 64 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 18,726
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-74 WB over Snail Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-74 WB over Snail Creek in Shelby County, Indiana. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 72 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 18,726 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,000 by 2042. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 45 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-74 WB over Snail Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is I-74 WB over Snail 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 Snail Creek carry?
About 18,726 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is I-74 WB over Snail Creek?
The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns I-74 WB over Snail Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.