US Bridges

Smyrna Road over I-70

Fair

Wayne County, Indiana · 00.37 E SR 227 · Structure no. 043640

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
235 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,410
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Smyrna Road over I-70 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Smyrna Road over I-70 in Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2020, 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 1,410 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,950 by 2038. The structure is 235 ft (71.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSmyrna Road
CrossesI-70
Location00.37 E SR 227
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWayne County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.86504, -84.85393
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length235 ft (71.5 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,410 (2018)
Projected traffic1,950 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Smyrna Road over I-70 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Smyrna Road over I-70 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 Smyrna Road over I-70 carry?

About 1,410 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Smyrna Road over I-70?

The structure is 235 ft (71.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Smyrna Road over I-70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.