I-70 WB over Deer Creek
GoodPutnam County, Indiana · 02.78 W SR 243 · Structure no. 041570
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 365 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,860
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-70 WB over Deer Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-70 WB 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 13,860 vehicles a day, roughly 46% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,550 by 2029. The structure is 365 ft (111.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-70 WB 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 WB 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 WB over Deer Creek carry?
About 13,860 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 46% are trucks.
How long is I-70 WB over Deer Creek?
The structure is 365 ft (111.1 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns I-70 WB over Deer Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.