US Bridges

I-70 over Tibbs Avenue

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 03.90 W I-65 · Structure no. 042120

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
196 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
102,132
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-70 over Tibbs Avenue is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-70 over Tibbs Avenue in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2015, 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 102,132 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 115,265 by 2036. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 111 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-70
CrossesTibbs Avenue
Location03.90 W I-65
RouteInterstate 70
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.75326, -86.21606
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 rating45 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length196 ft (59.7 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width111 ft (33.8 m)
Roadway width105 ft (32.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic102,132 (2016)
Projected traffic115,265 by 2036
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 Tibbs Avenue built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is I-70 over Tibbs Avenue 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 Tibbs Avenue carry?

About 102,132 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-70 over Tibbs Avenue?

The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 111 ft wide.

Who owns I-70 over Tibbs Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.