US Bridges

I-70 EB Exit Ramp over Capitol Avenue

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.97 W I-65 · Structure no. 042215

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
141 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,419
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-70 EB Exit Ramp over Capitol Avenue is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-70 EB Exit Ramp over Capitol Avenue in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 50 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 9,419 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,762 by 2035. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-70 EB Exit Ramp
CrossesCapitol Avenue
Location00.97 W I-65
RouteInterstate 70
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.75311, -86.16191
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.
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 rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,419 (2004)
Projected traffic18,762 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
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 Exit Ramp over Capitol Avenue built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is I-70 EB Exit Ramp over Capitol 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 Exit Ramp over Capitol Avenue carry?

About 9,419 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I-70 EB Exit Ramp over Capitol Avenue?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns I-70 EB Exit Ramp over Capitol Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.