US Bridges

I-70 WB over Clear Creek

Fair

Wayne County, Indiana · 00.41 W US 35 · Structure no. 043530

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
79 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26,587
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-70 WB over Clear Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-70 WB over Clear Creek 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 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 26,587 vehicles a day, roughly 49% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,962 by 2035. The structure is 79 ft (24.2 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-70 WB
CrossesClear Creek
Location00.41 W US 35
RouteInterstate 70
CountyWayne County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.8665, -84.93377
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length79 ft (24.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,587 (2004)
Projected traffic52,962 by 2035
Trucks49%
Lanes on structure4
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 Clear Creek 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 Clear Creek 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 I-70 WB over Clear Creek carry?

About 26,587 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 49% are trucks.

How long is I-70 WB over Clear Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns I-70 WB over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.