I-74 WB over Shale Pit RD & Coal CR

Fair Condition61 years old16,452 vehicles/day

Location

StateIndiana
CountyFountain
Location00.80 W US 41
CarriesI-74 WB
CrossesShale Pit RD & Coal CR
Coordinates40.12405, -87.25822

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical7 — Countermeasures installed

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 1997)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic16,452 (2021)
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 Number043930

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