US Bridges

I-70 WB over N Branch Mccracken Creek

Fair

Hendricks County, Indiana · 02.25 E SR 39 · Structure no. 041810

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

About this bridge

I-70 WB over N Branch Mccracken Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-70 WB over N 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 37,445 by 2033. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-70 WB
CrossesN Branch Mccracken Creek
Location02.25 E SR 39
RouteInterstate 70
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.63091, -86.44582
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51,175 (2021)
Projected traffic37,445 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 WB over N 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 N 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does I-70 WB over N 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 N Branch Mccracken Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I-70 WB over N Branch Mccracken Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.