I-70 WB over Vermillion Creek
FairPutnam County, Indiana · 04.57 E US 231 · Structure no. 041670
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 138 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 41,402
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-70 WB over Vermillion Creek is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-70 WB 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 2034. The structure is 138 ft (42 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-70 WB 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 WB 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 WB over Vermillion Creek carry?
About 41,402 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 47% are trucks.
How long is I-70 WB over Vermillion Creek?
The structure is 138 ft (42 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns I-70 WB over Vermillion Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.