US Bridges

I-70 EB over Honey Creek

Good

Vigo County, Indiana · 03.67 E SR 46 · Structure no. 041320

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,778
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-70 EB over Honey Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-70 EB over Honey Creek 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 13,778 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,051 by 2035. The structure is 91 ft (27.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-70 EB
CrossesHoney Creek
Location03.67 E SR 46
RouteInterstate 70
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.44304, -87.26835
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length91 ft (27.8 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,778 (2015)
Projected traffic19,051 by 2035
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-70 EB over Honey Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is I-70 EB over Honey Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does I-70 EB over Honey Creek carry?

About 13,778 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is I-70 EB over Honey Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.8 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I-70 EB over Honey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.