I-70 WB over CSX RR
FairPutnam County, Indiana · 00.59 W US 231 · Structure no. 041615
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 174 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,671
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-70 WB over CSX RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-70 WB over CSX RR in Putnam County, Indiana. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1995, 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 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 13,671 vehicles a day, roughly 51% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,764 by 2032. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-70 WB over CSX RR built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is I-70 WB over CSX RR 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 I-70 WB over CSX RR carry?
About 13,671 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 51% are trucks.
How long is I-70 WB over CSX RR?
The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns I-70 WB over CSX RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.