Putnam CO Line RD over I-70 Eb/Wb
FairClay County, Indiana · 06.39 E SR 59 · Structure no. 041470
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 2016
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 257 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 70
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Putnam CO Line RD over I-70 Eb/Wb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Putnam CO Line RD over I-70 Eb/Wb in Clay County, Indiana. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 60 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2025. The structure is 257 ft (78.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Putnam CO Line RD over I-70 Eb/Wb built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.
What condition is Putnam CO Line RD over I-70 Eb/Wb 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Putnam CO Line RD over I-70 Eb/Wb carry?
About 70 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Putnam CO Line RD over I-70 Eb/Wb?
The structure is 257 ft (78.2 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Putnam CO Line RD over I-70 Eb/Wb?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.