US Bridges

I-70 WB over SR 59

Fair

Clay County, Indiana · 11.39 E SR 46 · Structure no. 041400

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
165 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,857
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-70 WB over SR 59 is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-70 WB over SR 59 in Clay County, Indiana. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2013, 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 11,857 vehicles a day, roughly 46% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,100 by 2033. 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).

CarriesI-70 WB
CrossesSR 59
Location11.39 E SR 46
RouteInterstate 70
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.44947, -87.12635
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length165 ft (50.2 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,857 (2021)
Projected traffic32,100 by 2033
Trucks46%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-70 WB over SR 59 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is I-70 WB 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 WB over SR 59 carry?

About 11,857 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 46% are trucks.

How long is I-70 WB 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 WB over SR 59?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.