US Bridges

High School Road over I-70 Eb/Wb I-70 Ce&cw

Good

Marion County, Indiana · 00.29 W I-465 · Structure no. 041980

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
362 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,508
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

High School Road over I-70 Eb/Wb I-70 Ce&cw is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying High School Road over I-70 Eb/Wb I-70 Ce&cw in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 5,508 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2035. The structure is 362 ft (110.3 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesHigh School Road
CrossesI-70 Eb/Wb I-70 Ce&cw
Location00.29 W I-465
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.71185, -86.26965
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length362 ft (110.3 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.5 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,508 (2004)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 High School Road over I-70 Eb/Wb I-70 Ce&cw built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is High School Road over I-70 Eb/Wb I-70 Ce&cw 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does High School Road over I-70 Eb/Wb I-70 Ce&cw carry?

About 5,508 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is High School Road over I-70 Eb/Wb I-70 Ce&cw?

The structure is 362 ft (110.3 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.5 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns High School Road over I-70 Eb/Wb I-70 Ce&cw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.