US Bridges

I-74 EB over Brandywine Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Indiana · 04.15 W SR 9 · Structure no. 044780

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
264 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
14,096
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-74 EB over Brandywine Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-74 EB over Brandywine Creek in Shelby County, Indiana. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1996, 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 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 25,530 by 2030. The structure is 264 ft (80.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-74 EB
CrossesBrandywine Creek
Location04.15 W SR 9
RouteInterstate 74
CountyShelby County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.59159, -85.83336
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length264 ft (80.6 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,096 (2004)
Projected traffic25,530 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-74 EB over Brandywine Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is I-74 EB over Brandywine 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does I-74 EB over Brandywine Creek carry?

About 14,096 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I-74 EB over Brandywine Creek?

The structure is 264 ft (80.6 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-74 EB over Brandywine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.