I-70 EB over Sugar Creek
GoodHancock County, Indiana · 03.17 W SR 9 · Structure no. 042850
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 2013
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 182 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 26,025
- 2010 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-70 EB over Sugar Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-70 EB over Sugar Creek in Hancock County, Indiana. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2013, 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 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 26,025 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,021 by 2032. The structure is 182 ft (55.6 m) long and 43 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-70 EB over Sugar Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.
What condition is I-70 EB over Sugar 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 Sugar Creek carry?
About 26,025 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.
How long is I-70 EB over Sugar Creek?
The structure is 182 ft (55.6 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns I-70 EB over Sugar Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.