US Bridges

CR 600E over I-70 Eb/Wb

Fair

Hancock County, Indiana · 04.29 E SR 9 · Structure no. 042895

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
214 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,105
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 600E over I-70 Eb/Wb is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 600E over I-70 Eb/Wb in Hancock County, Indiana. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2014, 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 1,105 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,833 by 2035. The structure is 214 ft (65.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 600E
CrossesI-70 Eb/Wb
Location04.29 E SR 9
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHancock County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.82561, -85.68956
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length214 ft (65.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,105 (2004)
Projected traffic1,833 by 2035
Trucks10%
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 CR 600E over I-70 Eb/Wb built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is CR 600E over I-70 Eb/Wb 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 CR 600E over I-70 Eb/Wb carry?

About 1,105 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 600E over I-70 Eb/Wb?

The structure is 214 ft (65.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns CR 600E over I-70 Eb/Wb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.