US Bridges

Manhattan Road over I-70 Eb/Wb

Fair

Putnam County, Indiana · 03.92 W SR 243 · Structure no. 041550

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
211 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Manhattan Road over I-70 Eb/Wb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Manhattan 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 5 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2026. The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesManhattan Road
CrossesI-70 Eb/Wb
Location03.92 W SR 243
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPutnam County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.50628, -86.94522
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length211 ft (64.3 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2016)
Projected traffic40 by 2026
Trucks8%
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 Manhattan 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 Manhattan 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 June 2023.

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

About 40 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

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

The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.