US Bridges

Waldron Rdcr 600 E over I-74 Eb/Wb

Fair

Shelby County, Indiana · 02.02 E SR 244 · Structure no. 044930

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
219 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
410
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Waldron Rdcr 600 E over I-74 Eb/Wb is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Waldron Rdcr 600 E over I-74 Eb/Wb in Shelby County, Indiana. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 64 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 410 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 440 by 2036. The structure is 219 ft (66.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesWaldron Rdcr 600 E
CrossesI-74 Eb/Wb
Location02.02 E SR 244
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.47599, -85.66795
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.6 US tons
Inventory rating36.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length219 ft (66.9 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic410 (2016)
Projected traffic440 by 2036
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Waldron Rdcr 600 E over I-74 Eb/Wb built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Waldron Rdcr 600 E over I-74 Eb/Wb 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 Waldron Rdcr 600 E over I-74 Eb/Wb carry?

About 410 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Waldron Rdcr 600 E over I-74 Eb/Wb?

The structure is 219 ft (66.9 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Waldron Rdcr 600 E over I-74 Eb/Wb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.