I-70 WB over US 231 Sb/Nb
GoodPutnam County, Indiana · 04.02 E SR 243 · Structure no. 041630
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 2020
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 137 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 39,268
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-70 WB over US 231 Sb/Nb is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying I-70 WB over US 231 Sb/Nb in Putnam County, Indiana. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2020, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 39,268 vehicles a day, roughly 44% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,246 by 2040. The structure is 137 ft (41.9 m) long and 43 ft wide.
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-70 WB over US 231 Sb/Nb built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.
What condition is I-70 WB over US 231 Sb/Nb 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 US 231 Sb/Nb carry?
About 39,268 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 44% are trucks.
How long is I-70 WB over US 231 Sb/Nb?
The structure is 137 ft (41.9 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns I-70 WB over US 231 Sb/Nb?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.