I-74 EB over Conns Creek
GoodShelby County, Indiana · 03.02 E SR 244 · Structure no. 044940
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 281 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,729
- 2004 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-74 EB over Conns Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-74 EB over Conns Creek in Shelby County, Indiana. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1998, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 10,729 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,430 by 2030. The structure is 281 ft (85.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-74 EB over Conns Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is I-74 EB over Conns Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does I-74 EB over Conns Creek carry?
About 10,729 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.
How long is I-74 EB over Conns Creek?
The structure is 281 ft (85.5 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns I-74 EB over Conns Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.