US Bridges

SR 227 over I-70

Fair

Wayne County, Indiana · 02.07 N SR 121 · Structure no. 029230

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
220 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,508
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 227 over I-70 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 227 over I-70 in Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 66 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 4,508 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,352 by 2030. The structure is 220 ft (67.2 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 227
CrossesI-70
Location02.07 N SR 121
RouteState Highway 227
CountyWayne County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.86762, -84.86016
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length220 ft (67.2 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.5 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.3 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,508 (2004)
Projected traffic6,352 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 227 over I-70 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is SR 227 over I-70 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 227 over I-70 carry?

About 4,508 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 227 over I-70?

The structure is 220 ft (67.2 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns SR 227 over I-70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.