US Bridges

I-70 WB over US 41 Sb/Nb

Fair

Vigo County, Indiana · 04.34 W SR 46 · Structure no. 041140

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
197 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
28,208
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-70 WB over US 41 Sb/Nb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-70 WB over US 41 Sb/Nb in Vigo County, Indiana. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2016, 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 28,208 vehicles a day, roughly 54% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,004 by 2032. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-70 WB
CrossesUS 41 Sb/Nb
Location04.34 W SR 46
RouteInterstate 70
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.43083, -87.414
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length197 ft (60 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,208 (2021)
Projected traffic24,004 by 2032
Trucks54%
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 WB over US 41 Sb/Nb built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is I-70 WB over US 41 Sb/Nb 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does I-70 WB over US 41 Sb/Nb carry?

About 28,208 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 54% are trucks.

How long is I-70 WB over US 41 Sb/Nb?

The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I-70 WB over US 41 Sb/Nb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.