US Bridges

I-70 EB over Warman Avenue

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 03.37 W I-65 · Structure no. 042140

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
131 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
81,576
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-70 EB over Warman Avenue is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-70 EB over Warman Avenue in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1994, 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 81,576 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 163,000 by 2031. The structure is 131 ft (40 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-70 EB
CrossesWarman Avenue
Location03.37 W I-65
RouteInterstate 70
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.75556, -86.20647
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length131 ft (40 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (16 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic81,576 (2004)
Projected traffic163,000 by 2031
Trucks5%
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 EB over Warman Avenue built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is I-70 EB over Warman 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 EB over Warman Avenue carry?

About 81,576 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I-70 EB over Warman Avenue?

The structure is 131 ft (40 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns I-70 EB over Warman Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.