US Bridges

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

Good

Wayne County, Indiana · 00.11 E SR 227 · Structure no. 043620

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
340 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
23,650
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-70 EB over M Fk/E Fk Whitewater Riv is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-70 EB over M 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 23,650 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,110 by 2035. The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-70 EB
CrossesM Fk/E Fk Whitewater Riv
Location00.11 E SR 227
RouteInterstate 70
CountyWayne County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.86678, -84.85856
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length340 ft (103.6 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,650 (2004)
Projected traffic47,110 by 2035
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 M 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 M Fk/E Fk Whitewater Riv 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 I-70 EB over M Fk/E Fk Whitewater Riv carry?

About 23,650 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

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

The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.