US Bridges

I-70 EB over Bayliss State Ditch

Fair

Morgan County, Indiana · 03.76 W SR 39 · Structure no. 041750

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40,874
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-70 EB over Bayliss State Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-70 EB over Bayliss State Ditch in Morgan County, Indiana. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1995, 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 5 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 40,874 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,364 by 2030. The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-70 EB
CrossesBayliss State Ditch
Location03.76 W SR 39
RouteInterstate 70
CountyMorgan County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.59214, -86.54533
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length82 ft (24.9 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,874 (2021)
Projected traffic29,364 by 2030
Trucks36%
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 EB over Bayliss State Ditch built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is I-70 EB over Bayliss State Ditch 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does I-70 EB over Bayliss State Ditch carry?

About 40,874 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is I-70 EB over Bayliss State Ditch?

The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-70 EB over Bayliss State Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.