I-70 WB over Sugar Creek
GoodVigo County, Indiana · 02.45 W US 41 · Structure no. 041080
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 2014
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 384 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 22,769
- 2014 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-70 WB over Sugar Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-70 WB 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 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 22,769 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,022 by 2028. 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).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-70 WB 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 WB over Sugar Creek 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 WB over Sugar Creek carry?
About 22,769 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.
How long is I-70 WB 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 WB over Sugar Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.