US Bridges

I-70 EB over Anthony Creek

Fair

Hancock County, Indiana · 03.79 W SR 109 · Structure no. 042930

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
65 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,477
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-70 EB over Anthony Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-70 EB over Anthony Creek in Hancock County, Indiana. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 61 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 19,477 vehicles a day, roughly 47% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,766 by 2040. The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-70 EB
CrossesAnthony Creek
Location03.79 W SR 109
RouteInterstate 70
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.82587, -85.623
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,477 (2020)
Projected traffic23,766 by 2040
Trucks47%
Lanes on structure2
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 Anthony Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is I-70 EB over Anthony 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 Anthony Creek carry?

About 19,477 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 47% are trucks.

How long is I-70 EB over Anthony Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-70 EB over Anthony Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.