US Bridges

Stearley Garage RD over I-70 Eb/Wb

Good

Clay County, Indiana · 04.15 E SR 59 · Structure no. 041460

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
216 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
240
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stearley Garage RD over I-70 Eb/Wb is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stearley Garage RD over I-70 Eb/Wb in Clay County, Indiana. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2016, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 240 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2025. The structure is 216 ft (65.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesStearley Garage RD
CrossesI-70 Eb/Wb
Location04.15 E SR 59
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.46648, -87.05266
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.2 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length216 ft (65.9 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2015)
Projected traffic250 by 2025
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Stearley Garage RD over I-70 Eb/Wb built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Stearley Garage RD over I-70 Eb/Wb in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Stearley Garage RD over I-70 Eb/Wb carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Stearley Garage RD over I-70 Eb/Wb?

The structure is 216 ft (65.9 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Stearley Garage RD over I-70 Eb/Wb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.