US Bridges

SR 70 over Sandy Creek

Fair

Spencer County, Indiana · 2.73 E US 231 · Structure no. 024600

Built
1984
41 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,260
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 70 over Sandy Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 70 over Sandy Creek in Spencer County, Indiana. It was built in 1984 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 1,260 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,091 by 2030. The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 70
CrossesSandy Creek
Location2.73 E US 231
RouteState Highway 70
CountySpencer County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.00166, -86.97416
Functional classRural Major 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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.4 m)
Longest span46 ft (14.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,260 (2004)
Projected traffic2,091 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 70 over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is SR 70 over Sandy 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SR 70 over Sandy Creek carry?

About 1,260 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 70 over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 70 over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.