I-74 WB over Deer Creek
FairShelby County, Indiana · 03.99 E SR 244 · Structure no. 044970
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 71 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,729
- 2004 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-74 WB over Deer Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-74 WB over Deer 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 10,729 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,430 by 2030. The structure is 71 ft (21.7 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 WB over Deer 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 Deer 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 Deer Creek carry?
About 10,729 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.
How long is I-74 WB over Deer Creek?
The structure is 71 ft (21.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns I-74 WB over Deer Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.