I-70 WB over Six Mile Creek
GoodHancock County, Indiana · 02.64 W SR 109 · Structure no. 042970
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 2017
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 81 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 21,162
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-70 WB over Six Mile Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-70 WB over Six Mile Creek in Hancock County, Indiana. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2017, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 21,162 vehicles a day, roughly 41% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,205 by 2041. The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Six Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.
What condition is I-70 WB over Six Mile Creek 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 I-70 WB over Six Mile Creek carry?
About 21,162 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 41% are trucks.
How long is I-70 WB over Six Mile Creek?
The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns I-70 WB over Six Mile Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.