I-70 EB over Big Blue River
FairHenry County, Indiana · 03.50 W SR 3 · Structure no. 043070
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 2020
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 364 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 19,680
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-70 EB over Big Blue River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-70 EB over Big Blue River 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 19,680 vehicles a day, roughly 41% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,957 by 2028. The structure is 364 ft (110.9 m) long and 42 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 EB over Big Blue River built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.
What condition is I-70 EB over Big Blue River 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 EB over Big Blue River carry?
About 19,680 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 41% are trucks.
How long is I-70 EB over Big Blue River?
The structure is 364 ft (110.9 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns I-70 EB over Big Blue River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.