US Bridges

I-70 WB over Flatrock River

Good

Henry County, Indiana · 03.29 E SR 3 · Structure no. 043160

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
168 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,894
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-70 WB over Flatrock River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-70 WB over Flatrock River in Henry County, Indiana. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2018, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 21,894 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,887 by 2037. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-70 WB
CrossesFlatrock River
Location03.29 E SR 3
RouteInterstate 70
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.85299, -85.35033
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,894 (2015)
Projected traffic51,887 by 2037
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-70 WB over Flatrock River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is I-70 WB over Flatrock River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does I-70 WB over Flatrock River carry?

About 21,894 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I-70 WB over Flatrock River?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-70 WB over Flatrock River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.