I-70 EB over Birch Creek
FairClay County, Indiana · 00.85 E SR 59 · Structure no. 041410
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 103 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30,165
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-70 EB over Birch Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-70 EB over Birch Creek in Clay County, Indiana. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 59 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 30,165 vehicles a day, roughly 47% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,805 by 2040. The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-70 EB over Birch Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is I-70 EB over Birch Creek 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 Birch Creek carry?
About 30,165 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 47% are trucks.
How long is I-70 EB over Birch Creek?
The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns I-70 EB over Birch Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.