Old US 40 EB over I-70 WB
FairVigo County, Indiana · 05.57 W US 41 · Structure no. 041010
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 2015
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 196 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,230
- 2014 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old US 40 EB over I-70 WB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old US 40 EB over I-70 WB in Vigo County, Indiana. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2015, 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 1,230 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,290 by 2034. The structure is 196 ft (59.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old US 40 EB over I-70 WB built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.
What condition is Old US 40 EB over I-70 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Old US 40 EB over I-70 WB carry?
About 1,230 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Old US 40 EB over I-70 WB?
The structure is 196 ft (59.8 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Old US 40 EB over I-70 WB?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.