US Bridges

I-70 WB over Minnesota Street

Good

Marion County, Indiana · 02.62 E I-465 · Structure no. 042050

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
54,708
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-70 WB over Minnesota Street is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-70 WB over Minnesota Street in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2020, 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 54,708 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,242 by 2030. The structure is 145 ft (44.3 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-70 WB
CrossesMinnesota Street
Location02.62 E I-465
RouteInterstate 70
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.74254, -86.23857
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length145 ft (44.3 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.5 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54,708 (2020)
Projected traffic58,242 by 2030
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 WB over Minnesota Street built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is I-70 WB over Minnesota Street 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 I-70 WB over Minnesota Street carry?

About 54,708 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I-70 WB over Minnesota Street?

The structure is 145 ft (44.3 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.5 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns I-70 WB over Minnesota Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.