US Bridges

Poplar Grove Road over I-70 Eb/Wb

Fair

Putnam County, Indiana · 01.43 E SR 243 · Structure no. 041600

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
225 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Poplar Grove Road over I-70 Eb/Wb is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Poplar Grove Road over I-70 Eb/Wb in Putnam County, Indiana. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2030. The structure is 225 ft (68.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPoplar Grove Road
CrossesI-70 Eb/Wb
Location01.43 E SR 243
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPutnam County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.53313, -86.85113
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 rating35.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length225 ft (68.5 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2020)
Projected traffic160 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Poplar Grove Road over I-70 Eb/Wb built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Poplar Grove 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 January 2024.

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

About 140 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

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

The structure is 225 ft (68.5 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Poplar Grove Road over I-70 Eb/Wb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.