I-70 WB over Thompson Ditch RR
GoodVigo County, Indiana · 01.88 E US 41 · Structure no. 041240
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 2018
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 271 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,184
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-70 WB over Thompson Ditch RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-70 WB over Thompson Ditch RR in Vigo County, Indiana. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2018, 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 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 16,184 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,094 by 2030. The structure is 271 ft (82.5 m) long and 44 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Thompson Ditch RR built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.
What condition is I-70 WB over Thompson Ditch RR 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does I-70 WB over Thompson Ditch RR carry?
About 16,184 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.
How long is I-70 WB over Thompson Ditch RR?
The structure is 271 ft (82.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns I-70 WB over Thompson Ditch RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.