US Bridges

I-70 over CSX Wye Tracks

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 03.88 E I-465 · Structure no. 042110

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
714 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
109,416
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-70 over CSX Wye Tracks is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-70 over CSX Wye Tracks 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 109,416 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 116,484 by 2030. The structure is 714 ft (217.7 m) long and 136 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-70
CrossesCSX Wye Tracks
Location03.88 E I-465
RouteInterstate 70
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.75279, -86.22092
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length714 ft (217.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width136 ft (41.5 m)
Roadway width131 ft (39.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic109,416 (2020)
Projected traffic116,484 by 2030
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 over CSX Wye Tracks built?

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

What condition is I-70 over CSX Wye Tracks 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does I-70 over CSX Wye Tracks carry?

About 109,416 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I-70 over CSX Wye Tracks?

The structure is 714 ft (217.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 136 ft wide.

Who owns I-70 over CSX Wye Tracks?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.