US Bridges

Kennard Road over I-70

Fair

Henry County, Indiana · 02.15 E SR 109 · Structure no. 043030

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
207 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
176
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kennard Road over I-70 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kennard Road over I-70 in Henry County, Indiana. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2020, 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 176 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 313 by 2040. The structure is 207 ft (63.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKennard Road
CrossesI-70
Location02.15 E SR 109
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHenry County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.84469, -85.51564
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length207 ft (63.2 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic176 (2020)
Projected traffic313 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Kennard Road over I-70 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Kennard Road over I-70 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 Kennard Road over I-70 carry?

About 176 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Kennard Road over I-70?

The structure is 207 ft (63.2 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Kennard Road over I-70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.