I-70 WB over E Fk/E Fk Whitewater Riv
FairWayne County, Indiana · 00.18 E SR 121 · Structure no. 043690
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 299 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 23,650
- 2004 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-70 WB over E Fk/E Fk Whitewater Riv is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-70 WB over E Fk/E Fk Whitewater Riv in Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1990, 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 23,650 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,110 by 2035. The structure is 299 ft (91 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-70 WB over E Fk/E Fk Whitewater Riv built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is I-70 WB over E 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 WB over E 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 E Fk/E Fk Whitewater Riv?
The structure is 299 ft (91 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns I-70 WB over E Fk/E Fk Whitewater Riv?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.