US Bridges

Fortville Pike over I-70

Good

Hancock County, Indiana · 01.30 W SR 9 · Structure no. 042866

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
196 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,520
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fortville Pike over I-70 is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Fortville Pike over I-70 in Hancock County, Indiana. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,520 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,590 by 2038. The structure is 196 ft (59.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFortville Pike
CrossesI-70
Location01.30 W SR 9
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.8207, -85.79434
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length196 ft (59.8 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,520 (2018)
Projected traffic8,590 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Fortville Pike over I-70 built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fortville Pike 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 Fortville Pike over I-70 carry?

About 5,520 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Fortville Pike over I-70?

The structure is 196 ft (59.8 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Fortville Pike over I-70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.