US Bridges

I-70 EB over Vermillion Creek

Fair

Putnam County, Indiana · 04.57 E US 231 · Structure no. 041660

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
41,402
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-70 EB over Vermillion Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-70 EB over Vermillion Creek 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 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 41,402 vehicles a day, roughly 47% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,176 by 2032. The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-70 EB
CrossesVermillion Creek
Location04.57 E US 231
RouteInterstate 70
CountyPutnam County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.54845, -86.71978
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,402 (2021)
Projected traffic32,176 by 2032
Trucks47%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-70 EB over Vermillion Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is I-70 EB over Vermillion Creek 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 EB over Vermillion Creek carry?

About 41,402 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 47% are trucks.

How long is I-70 EB over Vermillion Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I-70 EB over Vermillion Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.