US Bridges

Ameriplex Pkwy NB over I-70 Ramps

Fair

Hendricks County, Indiana · 02.47 E SR 267 · Structure no. 041954

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
393 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,000
2005 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ameriplex Pkwy NB over I-70 Ramps is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Ameriplex Pkwy NB over I-70 Ramps in Hendricks County, Indiana. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,500 by 2030. The structure is 393 ft (119.7 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesAmeriplex Pkwy NB
CrossesI-70 Ramps
Location02.47 E SR 267
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHendricks County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.6852, -86.32912
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length393 ft (119.7 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.8 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2005)
Projected traffic31,500 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Ameriplex Pkwy NB over I-70 Ramps built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ameriplex Pkwy NB over I-70 Ramps 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Ameriplex Pkwy NB over I-70 Ramps carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ameriplex Pkwy NB over I-70 Ramps?

The structure is 393 ft (119.7 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns Ameriplex Pkwy NB over I-70 Ramps?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.