US Bridges

SR 1 over I-70 Eb/Wb

Good

Wayne County, Indiana · 02.90 N US 40 · Structure no. 000210

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
133 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,150
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1 over I-70 Eb/Wb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1 over I-70 Eb/Wb in Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 63 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 10,150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,690 by 2037. The structure is 133 ft (40.6 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSR 1
CrossesI-70 Eb/Wb
Location02.90 N US 40
RouteState Highway 1
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.85301, -85.14442
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.6 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,150 (2017)
Projected traffic10,690 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 SR 1 over I-70 Eb/Wb built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is SR 1 over I-70 Eb/Wb 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1 over I-70 Eb/Wb carry?

About 10,150 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 1 over I-70 Eb/Wb?

The structure is 133 ft (40.6 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1 over I-70 Eb/Wb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.