US Bridges

I-70 EB over Brandywine Creek

Fair

Hancock County, Indiana · 00.30 E SR 9 · Structure no. 042870

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-70 EB over Brandywine Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-70 EB over Brandywine Creek in Hancock County, Indiana. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1989, 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 22,000 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,906 by 2037. The structure is 152 ft (46.2 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-70 EB
CrossesBrandywine Creek
Location00.30 E SR 9
RouteInterstate 70
CountyHancock County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.82096, -85.7643
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length152 ft (46.2 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,000 (2017)
Projected traffic24,906 by 2037
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-70 EB over Brandywine Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is I-70 EB over Brandywine Creek 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does I-70 EB over Brandywine Creek carry?

About 22,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is I-70 EB over Brandywine Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.2 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns I-70 EB over Brandywine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.