US Bridges

Raab Road over I-70 Eb/Wb

Fair

Putnam County, Indiana · 06.66 W SR 243 · Structure no. 041500

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
249 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
690
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Raab Road over I-70 Eb/Wb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Raab Road over I-70 Eb/Wb in Putnam 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 690 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 720 by 2026. The structure is 249 ft (75.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesRaab Road
CrossesI-70 Eb/Wb
Location06.66 W SR 243
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPutnam County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.4903, -86.99191
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length249 ft (75.8 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic690 (2016)
Projected traffic720 by 2026
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Raab 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 Raab 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 April 2023.

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

About 690 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

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

The structure is 249 ft (75.8 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.