US Bridges

CR 1000 E over I-70 Eb/Wb

Fair

Putnam County, Indiana · 07.43 E US 231 · Structure no. 041690

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
230 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
230
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1000 E over I-70 Eb/Wb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 1000 E 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 230 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2025. The structure is 230 ft (70 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 1000 E
CrossesI-70 Eb/Wb
Location07.43 E US 231
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.55865, -86.66776
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length230 ft (70 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2015)
Projected traffic230 by 2025
Trucks5%
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 1000 E 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 1000 E 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does CR 1000 E over I-70 Eb/Wb carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 1000 E over I-70 Eb/Wb?

The structure is 230 ft (70 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1000 E over I-70 Eb/Wb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.