US Bridges

I-70 WB over Symonds Creek Road

Fair

Wayne County, Indiana · 03.06 W SR 1 · Structure no. 043260

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,818
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-70 WB over Symonds Creek Road is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-70 WB over Symonds Creek Road in Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 60 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 19,818 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,000 by 2031. The structure is 107 ft (32.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-70 WB
CrossesSymonds Creek Road
Location03.06 W SR 1
RouteInterstate 70
CountyWayne County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.85351, -85.20193
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 inspectionDecember 2023
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 rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length107 ft (32.7 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,818 (2004)
Projected traffic36,000 by 2031
Trucks10%
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 Symonds Creek Road built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is I-70 WB over Symonds Creek Road 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does I-70 WB over Symonds Creek Road carry?

About 19,818 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I-70 WB over Symonds Creek Road?

The structure is 107 ft (32.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I-70 WB over Symonds Creek Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.