US Bridges

I-74 WB over Conns Creek

Good

Shelby County, Indiana · 03.02 E SR 244 · Structure no. 044950

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 WB over Conns Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-74 WB 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).

CarriesI-74 WB
CrossesConns Creek
Location03.02 E SR 244
RouteInterstate 74
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.46674, -85.65383
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length281 ft (85.5 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,729 (2004)
Projected traffic19,430 by 2030
Trucks32%
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 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 WB 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 WB over Conns Creek carry?

About 10,729 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is I-74 WB 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 WB over Conns Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.