Washington Road over I-70 Eb/Wb
PoorWayne County, Indiana · 03.94 E SR 1 · Structure no. 043420
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 209 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 365
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Washington Road over I-70 Eb/Wb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Washington Road over I-70 Eb/Wb in Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1990, 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 365 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2042. The structure is 209 ft (63.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Washington Road over I-70 Eb/Wb built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is Washington Road over I-70 Eb/Wb 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 Washington Road over I-70 Eb/Wb carry?
About 365 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Washington Road over I-70 Eb/Wb?
The structure is 209 ft (63.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Washington Road over I-70 Eb/Wb?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.