US Bridges

I-70 WB over Greens Fork

Fair

Wayne County, Indiana · 03.81 E SR 1 · Structure no. 043410

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
284 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
20,025
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-70 WB over Greens Fork is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-70 WB over Greens Fork in Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1987, 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 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 20,025 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,000 by 2031. The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-70 WB
CrossesGreens Fork
Location03.81 E SR 1
RouteInterstate 70
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.85332, -85.0729
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length284 ft (86.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 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 WB over Greens Fork built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is I-70 WB over Greens Fork 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 Greens Fork carry?

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

How long is I-70 WB over Greens Fork?

The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I-70 WB over Greens Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.