US Bridges

Lynhurst Drive over I-70

Good

Marion County, Indiana · 01.18 E I-465 · Structure no. 042020

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
293 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,010
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lynhurst Drive over I-70 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lynhurst Drive over I-70 in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 58 years old, older 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 15,010 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,010 by 2044. The structure is 293 ft (89.3 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLynhurst Drive
CrossesI-70
Location01.18 E I-465
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.72548, -86.25034
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length293 ft (89.3 m)
Longest span95 ft (28.9 m)
Deck width82 ft (24.9 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,010 (2017)
Projected traffic15,010 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Lynhurst Drive over I-70 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Lynhurst Drive over I-70 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 Lynhurst Drive over I-70 carry?

About 15,010 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lynhurst Drive over I-70?

The structure is 293 ft (89.3 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (28.9 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Lynhurst Drive over I-70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.