I-70 EB over Mill Creek
FairPutnam County, Indiana · 08.19 E US 231 · Structure no. 041700
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 272 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 19,280
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-70 EB over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-70 EB over Mill Creek in Putnam County, Indiana. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 59 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 5 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 19,280 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,220 by 2029. The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long and 43 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 EB over Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is I-70 EB over Mill 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 Mill Creek carry?
About 19,280 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.
How long is I-70 EB over Mill Creek?
The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns I-70 EB over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.