US Bridges

I-70 EB over SR 3 Abandoned RR

Fair

Henry County, Indiana · 07.75 E SR 109 · Structure no. 043120

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
365 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
17,929
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-70 EB over SR 3 Abandoned RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-70 EB over SR 3 Abandoned RR in Henry County, Indiana. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 61 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 17,929 vehicles a day, roughly 53% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,873 by 2028. The structure is 365 ft (111.3 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-70 EB
CrossesSR 3 Abandoned RR
Location07.75 E SR 109
RouteInterstate 70
CountyHenry County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.85323, -85.41303
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length365 ft (111.3 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,929 (2018)
Projected traffic21,873 by 2028
Trucks53%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-70 EB over SR 3 Abandoned RR built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is I-70 EB over SR 3 Abandoned RR 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 SR 3 Abandoned RR carry?

About 17,929 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 53% are trucks.

How long is I-70 EB over SR 3 Abandoned RR?

The structure is 365 ft (111.3 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns I-70 EB over SR 3 Abandoned RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.