US Bridges

Reservoir Road over I-70

Fair

Wayne County, Indiana · 00.62 W SR 121 · Structure no. 043650

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
212 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
451
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reservoir Road over I-70 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Reservoir Road over I-70 in Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1985, 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 5 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 451 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 635 by 2035. The structure is 212 ft (64.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesReservoir Road
CrossesI-70
Location00.62 W SR 121
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWayne County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.85631, -84.84129
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length212 ft (64.5 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic451 (2004)
Projected traffic635 by 2035
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 Reservoir Road over I-70 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

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

About 451 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Reservoir Road over I-70?

The structure is 212 ft (64.5 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Reservoir Road over I-70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.