US Bridges

I-70 WB over Tabortown Street

Good

Vigo County, Indiana · 04.22 E SR 46 · Structure no. 041350

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,016
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-70 WB over Tabortown Street is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-70 WB 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 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 16,016 vehicles a day, roughly 54% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,639 by 2035. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-70 WB
CrossesTabortown Street
Location04.22 E SR 46
RouteInterstate 70
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.44548, -87.25833
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.
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 rating35.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length105 ft (32 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 traffic16,016 (2021)
Projected traffic20,639 by 2035
Trucks54%
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 WB 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 WB over Tabortown Street 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 June 2024.

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

About 16,016 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 54% are trucks.

How long is I-70 WB over Tabortown Street?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I-70 WB over Tabortown Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.