US Bridges

US 27 over I-70 Eb/Wb

Fair

Wayne County, Indiana · 02.22 N SR 121 · Structure no. 007221

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
182 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
26,601
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 27 over I-70 Eb/Wb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 27 over I-70 Eb/Wb in Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger 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 26,601 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,000 by 2030. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 124 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 27
CrossesI-70 Eb/Wb
Location02.22 N SR 121
RouteU.S. Route 27
CountyWayne County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.87218, -84.88843
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width124 ft (37.7 m)
Roadway width99 ft (30.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,601 (2004)
Projected traffic39,000 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 27 over I-70 Eb/Wb built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 27 over I-70 Eb/Wb 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US 27 over I-70 Eb/Wb carry?

About 26,601 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 27 over I-70 Eb/Wb?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 124 ft wide.

Who owns US 27 over I-70 Eb/Wb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.