US Bridges

I-74 WB over SR 44

Fair

Shelby County, Indiana · 02.71 E SR 9 · Structure no. 044890

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
302 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
16,461
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-74 WB over SR 44 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-74 WB over SR 44 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 16,461 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,395 by 2037. The structure is 302 ft (92.2 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-74 WB
CrossesSR 44
Location02.71 E SR 9
RouteInterstate 74
CountyShelby County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.52632, -85.73609
Functional classUrban 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.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length302 ft (92.2 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.3 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,461 (2017)
Projected traffic19,395 by 2037
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-74 WB over SR 44 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 SR 44 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 SR 44 carry?

About 16,461 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is I-74 WB over SR 44?

The structure is 302 ft (92.2 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.3 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns I-74 WB over SR 44?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.