I-70 WB over Wabash River
FairVigo County, Indiana · 01.43 W US 41 · Structure no. 041100
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 2010
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,961 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,077
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-70 WB over Wabash River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-70 WB over Wabash River in Vigo County, Indiana. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2010, 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 14,077 vehicles a day, roughly 53% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,004 by 2031. The structure is 1,961 ft (597.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-70 WB over Wabash River built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.
What condition is I-70 WB over Wabash River 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does I-70 WB over Wabash River carry?
About 14,077 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 53% are trucks.
How long is I-70 WB over Wabash River?
The structure is 1,961 ft (597.6 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns I-70 WB over Wabash River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.