I-70 WB over M Fk/E Fk Whitewater Riv
GoodWayne County, Indiana · 00.11 E SR 227 · Structure no. 043630
- 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 WB over M Fk/E Fk Whitewater Riv is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-70 WB 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 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-70 WB 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 WB 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 WB 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 WB 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 42 ft wide.
Who owns I-70 WB over M Fk/E Fk Whitewater Riv?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.