US Bridges

I-70 WB over US 40

Fair

Wayne County, Indiana · 01.42 E SR 121 · Structure no. 043750

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
266 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,020
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-70 WB over US 40 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-70 WB over US 40 in Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2018, 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 16,020 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,700 by 2037. The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-70 WB
CrossesUS 40
Location01.42 E SR 121
RouteInterstate 70
CountyWayne County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.83338, -84.8169
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length266 ft (81.1 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.6 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,020 (2017)
Projected traffic17,700 by 2037
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
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 WB over US 40 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is I-70 WB over US 40 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 US 40 carry?

About 16,020 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is I-70 WB over US 40?

The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.6 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns I-70 WB over US 40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.