I-70 WB over Clarks Creek
FairHendricks County, Indiana · 00.50 W SR 267 · Structure no. 041910
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 101 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 65,674
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-70 WB over Clarks Creek is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-70 WB over Clarks 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 37,445 by 2032. The structure is 101 ft (30.7 m) long and 54 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Clarks 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 Clarks 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does I-70 WB over Clarks Creek carry?
About 65,674 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.
How long is I-70 WB over Clarks Creek?
The structure is 101 ft (30.7 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns I-70 WB over Clarks Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.