US Bridges

I-70 EB over W Fk/E Fk Whitewater Riv

Fair

Wayne County, Indiana · 00.45 W US 27 · Structure no. 043600

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
242 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26,441
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-70 EB over W Fk/E Fk Whitewater Riv is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-70 EB over W Fk/E Fk Whitewater Riv in Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1989, 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 26,441 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,672 by 2029. The structure is 242 ft (73.7 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 EB
CrossesW Fk/E Fk Whitewater Riv
Location00.45 W US 27
RouteInterstate 70
CountyWayne County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.87128, -84.89679
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length242 ft (73.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,441 (2004)
Projected traffic52,672 by 2029
Trucks5%
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 EB over W Fk/E Fk Whitewater Riv built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is I-70 EB over W Fk/E Fk Whitewater Riv 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 EB over W Fk/E Fk Whitewater Riv carry?

About 26,441 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I-70 EB over W Fk/E Fk Whitewater Riv?

The structure is 242 ft (73.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns I-70 EB over W Fk/E Fk Whitewater Riv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.