US Bridges

SR 243 over I-70 Ebl

Fair

Putnam County, Indiana · 05.46 N SR 42 · Structure no. 030050

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
137 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,710
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 243 over I-70 Ebl is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 243 over I-70 Ebl in Putnam County, Indiana. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 60 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 1,710 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,860 by 2027. The structure is 137 ft (41.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 243
CrossesI-70 Ebl
Location05.46 N SR 42
RouteState Highway 243
CountyPutnam County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.52631, -86.8766
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length137 ft (41.7 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,710 (2017)
Projected traffic1,860 by 2027
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 SR 243 over I-70 Ebl built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is SR 243 over I-70 Ebl 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does SR 243 over I-70 Ebl carry?

About 1,710 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is SR 243 over I-70 Ebl?

The structure is 137 ft (41.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 243 over I-70 Ebl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.