US Bridges

Fruitridge Ave over I-70 Eb/Wb

Fair

Vigo County, Indiana · 01.45 W SR 46 · Structure no. 041270

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
212 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,910
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fruitridge Ave over I-70 Eb/Wb is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fruitridge Ave over I-70 Eb/Wb 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 5 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 3,910 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,510 by 2025. The structure is 212 ft (64.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFruitridge Ave
CrossesI-70 Eb/Wb
Location01.45 W SR 46
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyVigo County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.43077, -87.35991
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length212 ft (64.5 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,910 (2015)
Projected traffic4,510 by 2025
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Fruitridge Ave over I-70 Eb/Wb built?

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

What condition is Fruitridge Ave over I-70 Eb/Wb 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 Fruitridge Ave over I-70 Eb/Wb carry?

About 3,910 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Fruitridge Ave over I-70 Eb/Wb?

The structure is 212 ft (64.5 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Fruitridge Ave over I-70 Eb/Wb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.