US Bridges

I-70 EB over Branch Mccracken Creek

Fair

Hendricks County, Indiana · 00.43 E SR 39 · Structure no. 041780

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
51,175
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-70 EB over Branch Mccracken Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-70 EB over Branch Mccracken Creek in Hendricks County, Indiana. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 59 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 51,175 vehicles a day, roughly 41% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,665 by 2033. The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-70 EB
CrossesBranch Mccracken Creek
Location00.43 E SR 39
RouteInterstate 70
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.61574, -86.47234
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length73 ft (22.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.3 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51,175 (2021)
Projected traffic52,665 by 2033
Trucks41%
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 Branch Mccracken Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is I-70 EB over Branch Mccracken 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does I-70 EB over Branch Mccracken Creek carry?

About 51,175 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 41% are trucks.

How long is I-70 EB over Branch Mccracken Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns I-70 EB over Branch Mccracken Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.