US Bridges

Centerville Road over I-70

Fair

Wayne County, Indiana · 03.76 W US 35 · Structure no. 043460

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
203 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,068
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Centerville Road over I-70 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Centerville Road over I-70 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 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 4,068 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2031. The structure is 203 ft (62 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesCenterville Road
CrossesI-70
Location03.76 W US 35
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWayne County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.8596, -84.99583
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length203 ft (62 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,068 (2019)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2031
Trucks7%
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 Centerville Road over I-70 built?

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

What condition is Centerville Road over I-70 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 Centerville Road over I-70 carry?

About 4,068 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Centerville Road over I-70?

The structure is 203 ft (62 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Centerville Road over I-70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.