Shupe Road over I-70 Eb/Wb
FairMorgan County, Indiana · 05.01 W SR 39 · Structure no. 041740
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 2016
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 216 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 440
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Shupe Road over I-70 Eb/Wb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Shupe Road over I-70 Eb/Wb in Morgan County, Indiana. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 59 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 440 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 460 by 2026. The structure is 216 ft (65.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Shupe Road over I-70 Eb/Wb built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.
What condition is Shupe Road over I-70 Eb/Wb 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Shupe Road over I-70 Eb/Wb carry?
About 440 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Shupe Road over I-70 Eb/Wb?
The structure is 216 ft (65.7 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Shupe Road over I-70 Eb/Wb?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.