I-74 EB over Shale Pit RD & Coal CR

Fair Condition61 years old16,452 vehicles/day

Location

StateIndiana
CountyFountain
Location00.80 W US 41
CarriesI-74 EB
CrossesShale Pit RD & Coal CR
Coordinates40.12383, -87.25830

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length304.8 ft (92.9 m)
Max Span59.7 ft (18.2 m)
Deck Width43.6 ft (13.3 m)
Deck Area1235.6 sq m
Main Spans6
Year Built1965 (reconstructed 2018)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic16,452 (2022)
Truck Traffic43%
Lanes On Bridge2
Lanes Under Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection924
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number043920

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