US Bridges

I-70 EB over 25th Street

Fair

Vigo County, Indiana · 02.09 E US 41 · Structure no. 041250

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
141 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
34,749
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-70 EB over 25th Street is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-70 EB over 25th Street in Vigo County, Indiana. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2011, 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.

It carries about 34,749 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,100 by 2032. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-70 EB
Crosses25th Street
Location02.09 E US 41
RouteInterstate 70
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.43074, -87.37487
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, temporary structure in place while original is closed
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,749 (2021)
Projected traffic23,100 by 2032
Trucks42%
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 EB over 25th Street built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is I-70 EB over 25th Street 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does I-70 EB over 25th Street carry?

About 34,749 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 42% are trucks.

How long is I-70 EB over 25th Street?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-70 EB over 25th Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.