US Bridges

I-70 over White River 4 Streets

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 01.72 W I-65 · Structure no. 042190

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
2,911 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
111,240
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-70 over White River 4 Streets is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-70 over White River 4 Streets in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 53 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 5 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 111,240 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 185,000 by 2035. The structure is 2,911 ft (887.2 m) long and 110 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-70
CrossesWhite River 4 Streets
Location01.72 W I-65
RouteInterstate 70
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.75425, -86.17384
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12 (+21 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length2,911 ft (887.2 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width110 ft (33.6 m)
Roadway width105 ft (32 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic111,240 (2011)
Projected traffic185,000 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-70 over White River 4 Streets built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is I-70 over White River 4 Streets 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 White River 4 Streets carry?

About 111,240 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I-70 over White River 4 Streets?

The structure is 2,911 ft (887.2 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.

Who owns I-70 over White River 4 Streets?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.