US Bridges

CR 475E over I-70 Eb/Wb

Fair

Putnam County, Indiana · 01.93 E US 231 · Structure no. 041640

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
219 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
270
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 475E over I-70 Eb/Wb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 475E over I-70 Eb/Wb in Putnam County, Indiana. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2016, 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 270 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2026. The structure is 219 ft (66.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 475E
CrossesI-70 Eb/Wb
Location01.93 E US 231
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPutnam County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.53785, -86.7673
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length219 ft (66.9 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2016)
Projected traffic280 by 2026
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 CR 475E over I-70 Eb/Wb built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is CR 475E 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does CR 475E over I-70 Eb/Wb carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 475E over I-70 Eb/Wb?

The structure is 219 ft (66.9 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 475E over I-70 Eb/Wb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.