US Bridges

Salisbury Road over I-70

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Wayne County, Indiana · 00.71 W US 35 · Structure no. 043510

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
190 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,661
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Salisbury Road over I-70 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Salisbury Road over I-70 in Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,661 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,685 by 2029. The structure is 190 ft (57.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSalisbury Road
CrossesI-70
Location00.71 W US 35
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWayne County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.86557, -84.93919
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length190 ft (57.8 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,661 (2004)
Projected traffic3,685 by 2029
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Salisbury Road over I-70 built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

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

About 2,661 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Salisbury Road over I-70?

The structure is 190 ft (57.8 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Salisbury Road over I-70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.