US Bridges

County Line RD over I-74

Good

Shelby County, Indiana · 04.63 E SR 244 · Structure no. 044980

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
242 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,220
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Line RD over I-74 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Line RD over I-74 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 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 3,220 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,430 by 2036. The structure is 242 ft (73.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Line RD
CrossesI-74
Location04.63 E SR 244
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyShelby County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.45325, -85.6293
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length242 ft (73.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (23 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,220 (2016)
Projected traffic4,430 by 2036
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 County Line RD over I-74 built?

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

What condition is County Line RD over I-74 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does County Line RD over I-74 carry?

About 3,220 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is County Line RD over I-74?

The structure is 242 ft (73.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (23 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Line RD over I-74?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.