US Bridges

I-70 EB over Sugar Creek

Fair

Vigo County, Indiana · 02.45 W US 41 · Structure no. 041070

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
384 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
25,145
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-70 EB over Sugar Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-70 EB over Sugar Creek in Vigo County, Indiana. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2014, 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 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 24,004 by 2031. The structure is 384 ft (117 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-70 EB
CrossesSugar Creek
Location02.45 W US 41
RouteInterstate 70
CountyVigo County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.4485, -87.45083
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length384 ft (117 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,145 (2021)
Projected traffic24,004 by 2031
Trucks62%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-70 EB over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is I-70 EB over Sugar 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does I-70 EB over Sugar Creek carry?

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

How long is I-70 EB over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 384 ft (117 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns I-70 EB over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.