US Bridges

I-70 EB over Martindale Creek

Good

Wayne County, Indiana · 00.51 E SR 1 · Structure no. 043340

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
221 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,025
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-70 EB over Martindale Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-70 EB over Martindale Creek in Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 63 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20,025 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,000 by 2031. The structure is 221 ft (67.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-70 EB
CrossesMartindale Creek
Location00.51 E SR 1
RouteInterstate 70
CountyWayne County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.85273, -85.13477
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length221 ft (67.3 m)
Longest span82 ft (24.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,025 (2004)
Projected traffic37,000 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-70 EB over Martindale Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is I-70 EB over Martindale Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does I-70 EB over Martindale Creek carry?

About 20,025 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I-70 EB over Martindale Creek?

The structure is 221 ft (67.3 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (24.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-70 EB over Martindale Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.