US Bridges

I-70 EB over Access Road

Fair

Wayne County, Indiana · 00.26 E SR 121 · Structure no. 043700

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
171 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,650
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-70 EB over Access Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-70 EB over Access Road in Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1997, 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 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 23,650 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,000 by 2031. The structure is 171 ft (52.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-70 EB
CrossesAccess Road
Location00.26 E SR 121
RouteInterstate 70
CountyWayne County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.84639, -84.83108
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length171 ft (52.2 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,650 (2004)
Projected traffic48,000 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-70 EB over Access Road built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is I-70 EB over Access Road 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 EB over Access Road carry?

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

How long is I-70 EB over Access Road?

The structure is 171 ft (52.2 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-70 EB over Access Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.