I-70 EB over Croys Creek
FairPutnam County, Indiana · 07.10 W SR 243 · Structure no. 041480
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 135 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,165
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-70 EB over Croys Creek is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-70 EB over Croys Creek in Putnam County, Indiana. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1984, 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 17,165 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,780 by 2030. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-70 EB over Croys Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is I-70 EB over Croys Creek 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does I-70 EB over Croys Creek carry?
About 17,165 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.
How long is I-70 EB over Croys Creek?
The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns I-70 EB over Croys Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.