US Bridges

I-70 EB over Tabortown Street

Fair

Vigo County, Indiana · 04.22 E SR 46 · Structure no. 041340

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
28,704
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-70 EB over Tabortown Street is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-70 EB over Tabortown Street 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 28,704 vehicles a day, roughly 48% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,690 by 2035. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-70 EB
CrossesTabortown Street
Location04.22 E SR 46
RouteInterstate 70
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.44454, -87.25831
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,704 (2015)
Projected traffic39,690 by 2035
Trucks48%
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 Tabortown Street 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 Tabortown 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 June 2024.

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

About 28,704 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 48% are trucks.

How long is I-70 EB over Tabortown Street?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I-70 EB over Tabortown Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.