I-70 over Big Eagle Creek
GoodMarion County, Indiana · 03.67 W I-65 · Structure no. 042130
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old, rebuilt 2020
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 396 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 109,416
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-70 over Big Eagle Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-70 over Big Eagle Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 58 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 109,416 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 116,484 by 2030. The structure is 396 ft (120.6 m) long and 111 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-70 over Big Eagle Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.
What condition is I-70 over Big Eagle Creek 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does I-70 over Big Eagle Creek carry?
About 109,416 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I-70 over Big Eagle Creek?
The structure is 396 ft (120.6 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 111 ft wide.
Who owns I-70 over Big Eagle Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.