SR 243 over I-70 WB
FairPutnam County, Indiana · 05.52 N SR 42 · Structure no. 030060
- 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 WB is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 243 over I-70 WB 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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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 243 over I-70 WB 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 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does SR 243 over I-70 WB carry?
About 1,710 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is SR 243 over I-70 WB?
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 WB?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.