I-70 EB over Symonds Creek
FairWayne County, Indiana · 03.00 W SR 1 · Structure no. 043270
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 165 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 19,818
- 2004 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-70 EB over Symonds Creek is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-70 EB over Symonds Creek 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 35,889 by 2035. The structure is 165 ft (50.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-70 EB over Symonds Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is I-70 EB over Symonds Creek 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 EB over Symonds Creek carry?
About 19,818 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is I-70 EB over Symonds Creek?
The structure is 165 ft (50.2 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns I-70 EB over Symonds Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.