I-74 WB over Little Blue River
FairShelby County, Indiana · 00.65 W SR 44 · Structure no. 044870
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 2016
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 232 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,395
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-74 WB over Little Blue River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-74 WB over Little 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 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 16,395 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,395 by 2037. The structure is 232 ft (70.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-74 WB over Little 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 WB over Little Blue River 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 WB over Little Blue River carry?
About 16,395 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.
How long is I-74 WB over Little Blue River?
The structure is 232 ft (70.6 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (26 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns I-74 WB over Little Blue River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.