US Bridges

Mineral Springs RD over I-70 Eb/Wb

Fair

Wayne County, Indiana · 05.48 E SR 1 · Structure no. 043430

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
216 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
314
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mineral Springs RD over I-70 Eb/Wb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mineral Springs RD over I-70 Eb/Wb in Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1983, 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 5 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 314 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2031. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesMineral Springs RD
CrossesI-70 Eb/Wb
Location05.48 E SR 1
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWayne County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.85838, -85.04282
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.6 US tons
Inventory rating36.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic314 (2004)
Projected traffic500 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mineral Springs RD over I-70 Eb/Wb built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is Mineral Springs RD over I-70 Eb/Wb 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 Mineral Springs RD over I-70 Eb/Wb carry?

About 314 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mineral Springs RD over I-70 Eb/Wb?

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Mineral Springs RD over I-70 Eb/Wb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.