I-74 EB over North Fork Lewis Creek
FairShelby County, Indiana · 00.72 E SR 44 · Structure no. 044900
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 2016
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 100 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,872
- 2004 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-74 EB over North Fork Lewis Creek is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-74 EB over North Fork Lewis Creek 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 10,872 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,657 by 2030. The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 EB over North Fork Lewis Creek 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 North Fork Lewis 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 North Fork Lewis Creek carry?
About 10,872 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.
How long is I-74 EB over North Fork Lewis Creek?
The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns I-74 EB over North Fork Lewis Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.