US Bridges

Hazelwood Road over I-70 Eb/Wb

Fair

Morgan County, Indiana · 02.45 W SR 39 · Structure no. 041770

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
227 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,280
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hazelwood Road over I-70 Eb/Wb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hazelwood 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 1,280 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,360 by 2036. The structure is 227 ft (69.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHazelwood Road
CrossesI-70 Eb/Wb
Location02.45 W SR 39
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMorgan County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.5988, -86.52193
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length227 ft (69.3 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,280 (2016)
Projected traffic1,360 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Hazelwood 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 Hazelwood 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Hazelwood Road over I-70 Eb/Wb carry?

About 1,280 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hazelwood Road over I-70 Eb/Wb?

The structure is 227 ft (69.3 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Hazelwood Road over I-70 Eb/Wb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.