I-70 WB over Canal Street 2 RR
FairVigo County, Indiana · 01.05 E US 41 · Structure no. 041200
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 212 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 34,749
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-70 WB over Canal Street 2 RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-70 WB over Canal Street 2 RR in Vigo County, Indiana. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 60 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 34,749 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,453 by 2030. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 43 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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-70 WB over Canal Street 2 RR built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is I-70 WB over Canal Street 2 RR 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does I-70 WB over Canal Street 2 RR carry?
About 34,749 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 42% are trucks.
How long is I-70 WB over Canal Street 2 RR?
The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns I-70 WB over Canal Street 2 RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.