US Bridges

SR 42 over I-70 EB

Fair

Clay County, Indiana · 04.06 W SR 59 · Structure no. 015760

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
209 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,510
2006 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 42 over I-70 EB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 42 over I-70 EB in Clay County, Indiana. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 58 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 1,510 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,507 by 2032. The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 42
CrossesI-70 EB
Location04.06 W SR 59
RouteState Highway 42
CountyClay County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.44792, -87.20304
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length209 ft (63.7 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,510 (2006)
Projected traffic2,507 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 42 over I-70 EB built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is SR 42 over I-70 EB 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 42 over I-70 EB carry?

About 1,510 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 42 over I-70 EB?

The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 42 over I-70 EB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.