US Bridges

I-70 WB over Cardinal Greenway

Fair

Wayne County, Indiana · 00.63 E US 35 · Structure no. 043550

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
154 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26,441
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-70 WB over Cardinal Greenway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-70 WB over Cardinal Greenway in Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 65 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 26,441 vehicles a day, roughly 41% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,672 by 2029. The structure is 154 ft (46.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-70 WB
CrossesCardinal Greenway
Location00.63 E US 35
RouteInterstate 70
CountyWayne County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.86952, -84.91248
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length154 ft (46.8 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,441 (2004)
Projected traffic52,672 by 2029
Trucks41%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-70 WB over Cardinal Greenway built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is I-70 WB over Cardinal Greenway 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 Cardinal Greenway carry?

About 26,441 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 41% are trucks.

How long is I-70 WB over Cardinal Greenway?

The structure is 154 ft (46.8 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-70 WB over Cardinal Greenway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.