I-70 WB over Bayliss State Ditch
FairMorgan County, Indiana · 03.76 W SR 39 · Structure no. 041760
- 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 WB over Bayliss State Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-70 WB 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 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 40,874 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,364 by 2031. 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).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-70 WB 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 WB 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 WB over Bayliss State Ditch carry?
About 40,874 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.
How long is I-70 WB 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 WB over Bayliss State Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.