US Bridges

I-74 Ramp over Spring Creek

Fair

Vermillion County, Indiana · 00.04 W SR 63 · Structure no. 043800

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,390
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-74 Ramp over Spring Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-74 Ramp over Spring Creek in Vermillion County, Indiana. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2000, 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 2,390 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,850 by 2040. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesI-74 Ramp
CrossesSpring Creek
Location00.04 W SR 63
RouteInterstate 74
CountyVermillion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.11866, -87.45623
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.3 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,390 (2020)
Projected traffic2,850 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Ramp over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is I-74 Ramp over 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does I-74 Ramp over Spring Creek carry?

About 2,390 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I-74 Ramp over Spring Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns I-74 Ramp over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.