US Bridges

I-70 EB over Abandoned RR Access Roa

Good

Vigo County, Indiana · 02.95 W US 41 · Structure no. 041050

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
184 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
25,145
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-70 EB over Abandoned RR Access Roa is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-70 EB over Abandoned RR Access Roa in Vigo County, Indiana. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 62 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 25,145 vehicles a day, roughly 62% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,190 by 2030. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-70 EB
CrossesAbandoned RR Access Roa
Location02.95 W US 41
RouteInterstate 70
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.44847, -87.46067
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length184 ft (56.1 m)
Longest span49 ft (15 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,145 (2021)
Projected traffic21,190 by 2030
Trucks62%
Lanes on structure2
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 Abandoned RR Access Roa built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is I-70 EB over Abandoned RR Access Roa in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does I-70 EB over Abandoned RR Access Roa carry?

About 25,145 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 62% are trucks.

How long is I-70 EB over Abandoned RR Access Roa?

The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-70 EB over Abandoned RR Access Roa?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.