US Bridges

I-74 WB over North Fork Spring Creek

Fair

Vermillion County, Indiana · 00.79 W SR 63 · Structure no. 043790

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
155 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,224
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-74 WB over North Fork Spring Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-74 WB over North Fork Spring Creek in Vermillion County, Indiana. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 66 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 21,224 vehicles a day, roughly 54% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,061 by 2030. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-74 WB
CrossesNorth Fork Spring Creek
Location00.79 W SR 63
RouteInterstate 74
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.11905, -87.46656
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,224 (2021)
Projected traffic19,061 by 2030
Trucks54%
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 North Fork Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is I-74 WB over North Fork Spring 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does I-74 WB over North Fork Spring Creek carry?

About 21,224 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 54% are trucks.

How long is I-74 WB over North Fork Spring Creek?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I-74 WB over North Fork Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.