I-70 WB over Montgomery Creek
FairHenry County, Indiana · 00.24 E SR 109 · Structure no. 042990
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 214 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,260
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-70 WB over Montgomery Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-70 WB over Montgomery Creek in Henry County, Indiana. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 60 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 18,260 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,770 by 2036. The structure is 214 ft (65.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-70 WB over Montgomery Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is I-70 WB over Montgomery 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does I-70 WB over Montgomery Creek carry?
About 18,260 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.
How long is I-70 WB over Montgomery Creek?
The structure is 214 ft (65.1 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns I-70 WB over Montgomery Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.