Sam Jones Expwy over I-70 Eb/Wb & 2 Ramps
FairMarion County, Indiana · 01.78 E I-465 · Structure no. 042030
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old, rebuilt 2007
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 460 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 28,052
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sam Jones Expwy over I-70 Eb/Wb & 2 Ramps is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sam Jones Expwy over I-70 Eb/Wb & 2 Ramps in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2007, 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 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 28,052 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,000 by 2041. The structure is 460 ft (140.2 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sam Jones Expwy over I-70 Eb/Wb & 2 Ramps built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.
What condition is Sam Jones Expwy over I-70 Eb/Wb & 2 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 Sam Jones Expwy over I-70 Eb/Wb & 2 Ramps carry?
About 28,052 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is Sam Jones Expwy over I-70 Eb/Wb & 2 Ramps?
The structure is 460 ft (140.2 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (35.9 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.
Who owns Sam Jones Expwy over I-70 Eb/Wb & 2 Ramps?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.