US Bridges

I-70 WB over White Lick Creek

Fair

Hendricks County, Indiana · 01.08 W SR 267 · Structure no. 041880

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
227 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
65,674
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-70 WB over White Lick Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-70 WB over White Lick 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 65,674 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,404 by 2032. The structure is 227 ft (69.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-70 WB
CrossesWhite Lick Creek
Location01.08 W SR 267
RouteInterstate 70
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.66039, -86.38792
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 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 rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length227 ft (69.1 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65,674 (2021)
Projected traffic40,404 by 2032
Trucks27%
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 White Lick 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 White Lick 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 White Lick Creek carry?

About 65,674 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is I-70 WB over White Lick Creek?

The structure is 227 ft (69.1 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I-70 WB over White Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.