I-74 EB over Wabash River
FairVermillion County, Indiana · 02.38 E SR 63 · Structure no. 043820
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,329 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,156
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-74 EB over Wabash River is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying I-74 EB over Wabash River in Vermillion County, Indiana. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 67 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 17,156 vehicles a day, roughly 59% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,500 by 2028. The structure is 1,329 ft (405.2 m) long and 42 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 EB over Wabash River built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is I-74 EB over Wabash River 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does I-74 EB over Wabash River carry?
About 17,156 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 59% are trucks.
How long is I-74 EB over Wabash River?
The structure is 1,329 ft (405.2 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns I-74 EB over Wabash River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.