I-70 WB over East Fork Birch Creek
FairClay County, Indiana · 02.07 E SR 59 · Structure no. 041440
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 88 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,606
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-70 WB over East Fork Birch Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-70 WB over East Fork 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 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 14,606 vehicles a day, roughly 46% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,100 by 2033. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 WB over East Fork 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 WB over East Fork 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 WB over East Fork Birch Creek carry?
About 14,606 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 46% are trucks.
How long is I-70 WB over East Fork Birch Creek?
The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns I-70 WB over East Fork Birch Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.