Ripley Road over I-70 EB
GoodVigo County, Indiana · 02.02 E SR 46 · Structure no. 041300
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old, rebuilt 2016
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 148 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,460
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ripley Road over I-70 EB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ripley Road over I-70 EB in Vigo County, Indiana. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 58 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 1,460 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,425 by 2036. The structure is 148 ft (45.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ripley Road over I-70 EB built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.
What condition is Ripley Road over I-70 EB 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Ripley Road over I-70 EB carry?
About 1,460 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Ripley Road over I-70 EB?
The structure is 148 ft (45.2 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Ripley Road over I-70 EB?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.