US Bridges

I-70 EB over Robinson Road

Fair

Vigo County, Indiana · 06.01 W US 41 · Structure no. 040990

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25,145
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-70 EB over Robinson Road is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-70 EB over Robinson Road in Vigo County, Indiana. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 61 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 25,145 vehicles a day, roughly 62% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,088 by 2034. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-70 EB
CrossesRobinson Road
Location06.01 W US 41
RouteInterstate 70
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.43941, -87.51733
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.5 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,145 (2022)
Projected traffic18,088 by 2034
Trucks62%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-70 EB over Robinson Road built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is I-70 EB over Robinson Road 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does I-70 EB over Robinson Road carry?

About 25,145 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 62% are trucks.

How long is I-70 EB over Robinson Road?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns I-70 EB over Robinson Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.