US Bridges

I-70 WB over Honey Creek Priv RD

Fair

Clay County, Indiana · 04.86 W SR 59 · Structure no. 041370

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
250 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,016
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-70 WB over Honey Creek Priv RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-70 WB over Honey Creek Priv RD in Clay County, Indiana. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1994, 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 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 16,016 vehicles a day, roughly 54% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,505 by 2034. The structure is 250 ft (76.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-70 WB
CrossesHoney Creek Priv RD
Location04.86 W SR 59
RouteInterstate 70
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.44597, -87.21516
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length250 ft (76.1 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,016 (2021)
Projected traffic28,505 by 2034
Trucks54%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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-70 WB over Honey Creek Priv RD built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is I-70 WB over Honey Creek Priv RD 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does I-70 WB over Honey Creek Priv RD carry?

About 16,016 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 54% are trucks.

How long is I-70 WB over Honey Creek Priv RD?

The structure is 250 ft (76.1 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I-70 WB over Honey Creek Priv RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.