I-70 EB over SR 59
FairClay County, Indiana · 11.39 E SR 46 · Structure no. 041390
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 165 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,030
- 2014 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-70 EB over SR 59 is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-70 EB over SR 59 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 14,030 vehicles a day, roughly 43% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,770 by 2034. The structure is 165 ft (50.2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-70 EB over SR 59 built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is I-70 EB over SR 59 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 EB over SR 59 carry?
About 14,030 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 43% are trucks.
How long is I-70 EB over SR 59?
The structure is 165 ft (50.2 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns I-70 EB over SR 59?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.