I-70 EB over Buck Creek
GoodHancock County, Indiana · 07.00 E I-465 · Structure no. 042810
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old, rebuilt 2012
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 176 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 31,714
- 2011 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-70 EB over Buck Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-70 EB over Buck Creek in Hancock County, Indiana. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2012, 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 31,714 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,000 by 2031. The structure is 176 ft (53.7 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-70 EB over Buck Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.
What condition is I-70 EB over Buck Creek 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 I-70 EB over Buck Creek carry?
About 31,714 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is I-70 EB over Buck Creek?
The structure is 176 ft (53.7 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.4 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.
Who owns I-70 EB over Buck Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.