US Bridges

CR 600 W over I-70

Good

Hancock County, Indiana · 06.57 E I-465 · Structure no. 042800

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
244 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
21,892
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 600 W over I-70 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 600 W over I-70 in Hancock County, Indiana. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2004, 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 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 21,892 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,000 by 2031. The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long and 108 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 600 W
CrossesI-70
Location06.57 E I-465
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.81918, -85.91509
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length244 ft (74.4 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.4 m)
Deck width108 ft (33 m)
Roadway width92 ft (28 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,892 (2019)
Projected traffic35,000 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure7
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 CR 600 W over I-70 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is CR 600 W over I-70 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does CR 600 W over I-70 carry?

About 21,892 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 600 W over I-70?

The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.4 m) and a deck 108 ft wide.

Who owns CR 600 W over I-70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.