US Bridges

I-70 EB on Ramp over I-70 I-70 Cds

Good

Marion County, Indiana · 03.25 W I-465 · Structure no. 041972

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Segmental Box Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
820 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,000
2005 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-70 EB on Ramp over I-70 I-70 Cds is a prestressed concrete continuous segmental box girder carrying I-70 EB on Ramp over I-70 I-70 Cds in Marion 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,500 by 2032. The structure is 820 ft (250 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesI-70 EB on Ramp
CrossesI-70 I-70 Cds
Location03.25 W I-465
RouteInterstate 70
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.69151, -86.31563
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSegmental Box Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length820 ft (250 m)
Longest span221 ft (67.5 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,000 (2005)
Projected traffic14,500 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 on Ramp over I-70 I-70 Cds built?

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

What condition is I-70 EB on Ramp over I-70 I-70 Cds in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does I-70 EB on Ramp over I-70 I-70 Cds carry?

About 12,000 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I-70 EB on Ramp over I-70 I-70 Cds?

The structure is 820 ft (250 m) long with a longest span of 221 ft (67.5 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns I-70 EB on Ramp over I-70 I-70 Cds?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.