I-70 WB over Plum Creek
PoorWayne County, Indiana · 02.44 E SR 1 · Structure no. 043390
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 75 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,431
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-70 WB over Plum Creek is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-70 WB over Plum 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 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 18,431 vehicles a day, roughly 56% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,000 by 2041. The structure is 75 ft (23 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-70 WB over Plum Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.
What condition is I-70 WB over Plum Creek 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 Plum Creek carry?
About 18,431 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 56% are trucks.
How long is I-70 WB over Plum Creek?
The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns I-70 WB over Plum Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.