I-70 WB over Access Road
FairWayne County, Indiana · 00.26 E SR 121 · Structure no. 043710
- 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 WB over Access Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-70 WB 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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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-70 WB 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 WB 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 WB over Access Road carry?
About 23,650 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is I-70 WB 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 WB over Access Road?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.