US Bridges

I-74 WB over North Fork Lewis Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Indiana · 00.72 E SR 44 · Structure no. 044910

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 WB over North Fork Lewis Creek is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-74 WB 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).

CarriesI-74 WB
CrossesNorth Fork Lewis Creek
Location00.72 E SR 44
RouteInterstate 74
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.52064, -85.72498
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length100 ft (30.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,872 (2004)
Projected traffic21,657 by 2030
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-74 WB 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 WB 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 WB 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 WB 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 WB over North Fork Lewis Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.