I-70 WB over Brandywine Creek
FairHancock County, Indiana · 00.30 E SR 9 · Structure no. 042880
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 152 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20,250
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-70 WB over Brandywine Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-70 WB 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 20,250 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,912 by 2037. The structure is 152 ft (46.2 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 WB 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 WB 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 WB over Brandywine Creek carry?
About 20,250 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.
How long is I-70 WB 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 75 ft wide.
Who owns I-70 WB over Brandywine Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.