US Bridges

Wilbur Wright RD over I-70

Good

Henry County, Indiana · 04.81 E SR 103 · Structure no. 043201

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
151 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,266
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilbur Wright RD over I-70 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wilbur Wright RD over I-70 in Henry County, Indiana. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,266 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,765 by 2038. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWilbur Wright RD
CrossesI-70
Location04.81 E SR 103
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHenry County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.8521, -85.26282
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating65 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,266 (2018)
Projected traffic2,765 by 2038
Trucks6%
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 Wilbur Wright RD over I-70 built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wilbur Wright RD over I-70 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Wilbur Wright RD over I-70 carry?

About 2,266 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Wilbur Wright RD over I-70?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Wilbur Wright RD over I-70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.