US Bridges

I-70 WB over CSX RR Spur

Good

Marion County, Indiana · 03.03 E I-465 · Structure no. 042070

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
231 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
43,200
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-70 WB over CSX RR Spur is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-70 WB over CSX RR Spur 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 43,200 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 59,450 by 2040. The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-70 WB
CrossesCSX RR Spur
Location03.03 E I-465
RouteInterstate 70
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.74823, -86.235
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length231 ft (70.4 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.5 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width62 ft (19 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,200 (2020)
Projected traffic59,450 by 2040
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 CSX RR Spur 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 CSX RR Spur 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 CSX RR Spur carry?

About 43,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is I-70 WB over CSX RR Spur?

The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.5 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns I-70 WB over CSX RR Spur?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.