I-70 WB over Whitewater River
PoorWayne County, Indiana · 01.28 W SR 1 · Structure no. 043310
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 189 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 19,818
- 2004 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-70 WB over Whitewater River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-70 WB over Whitewater River 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 19,818 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,889 by 2030. The structure is 189 ft (57.5 m) long and 43 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-70 WB over Whitewater River 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 Whitewater River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does I-70 WB over Whitewater River carry?
About 19,818 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is I-70 WB over Whitewater River?
The structure is 189 ft (57.5 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns I-70 WB over Whitewater River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.