I-70 WB over Branch Mccracken Creek
FairHendricks County, Indiana · 00.43 E SR 39 · Structure no. 041790
- 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 WB over Branch Mccracken Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-70 WB 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 2030. The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 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 WB 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 WB over Branch Mccracken Creek carry?
About 51,175 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 41% are trucks.
How long is I-70 WB 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 55 ft wide.
Who owns I-70 WB over Branch Mccracken Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.