I-70 EB over Deer Creek
GoodPutnam County, Indiana · 02.78 W SR 243 · Structure no. 041560
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 309 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,300
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-70 EB over Deer Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-70 EB over Deer Creek in Putnam County, Indiana. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2006, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 14,300 vehicles a day, roughly 47% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,010 by 2029. The structure is 309 ft (94.2 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-70 EB over Deer Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is I-70 EB over Deer Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does I-70 EB over Deer Creek carry?
About 14,300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 47% are trucks.
How long is I-70 EB over Deer Creek?
The structure is 309 ft (94.2 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.4 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.
Who owns I-70 EB over Deer Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.