US Bridges

I-70 WB over Nolands Fork

Good

Wayne County, Indiana · 03.96 W US 35 · Structure no. 043450

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,841
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-70 WB over Nolands Fork is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-70 WB over Nolands Fork in Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 66 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 18,841 vehicles a day, roughly 51% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,131 by 2042. The structure is 162 ft (49.3 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-70 WB
CrossesNolands Fork
Location03.96 W US 35
RouteInterstate 70
CountyWayne County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.85967, -84.99941
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length162 ft (49.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,841 (2019)
Projected traffic21,131 by 2042
Trucks51%
Lanes on structure3
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 Nolands Fork built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

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

About 18,841 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 51% are trucks.

How long is I-70 WB over Nolands Fork?

The structure is 162 ft (49.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns I-70 WB over Nolands Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.