Fairland Road over I-74
GoodShelby County, Indiana · 03.42 W SR 9 · Structure no. 044800
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 258 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,346
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fairland Road over I-74 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fairland Road over I-74 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 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 5,346 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,812 by 2031. The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fairland Road over I-74 built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is Fairland 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Fairland Road over I-74 carry?
About 5,346 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Fairland Road over I-74?
The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Fairland Road over I-74?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.