I-74 EB over Big Blue River
GoodShelby County, Indiana · 00.93 E SR 9 · Structure no. 044820
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 2016
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 466 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,395
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-74 EB over Big Blue River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-74 EB over Big Blue River in Shelby County, Indiana. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 66 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 16,395 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,395 by 2037. The structure is 466 ft (141.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-74 EB over Big Blue River built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.
What condition is I-74 EB over Big Blue River 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 I-74 EB over Big Blue River carry?
About 16,395 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.
How long is I-74 EB over Big Blue River?
The structure is 466 ft (141.9 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns I-74 EB over Big Blue River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.