US Bridges

SR 39 SB over I-70 Eb/Wb

Good

Hendricks County, Indiana · 02.39 N SR 42 · Structure no. 013162

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
197 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,386
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 39 SB over I-70 Eb/Wb is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying SR 39 SB over I-70 Eb/Wb in Hendricks County, Indiana. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,386 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,386 by 2039. The structure is 197 ft (59.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 39 SB
CrossesI-70 Eb/Wb
Location02.39 N SR 42
RouteState Highway 39
CountyHendricks County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.61353, -86.4799
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length197 ft (59.9 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,386 (2019)
Projected traffic8,386 by 2039
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 SR 39 SB over I-70 Eb/Wb built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 39 SB over I-70 Eb/Wb 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 39 SB over I-70 Eb/Wb carry?

About 8,386 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is SR 39 SB over I-70 Eb/Wb?

The structure is 197 ft (59.9 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 39 SB over I-70 Eb/Wb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.