US Bridges

I-70 over Kenwood Avenue

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 01.16 W I-65 · Structure no. 042220

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
161 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
109,416
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-70 over Kenwood Avenue is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-70 over Kenwood Avenue in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 1996, 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 109,416 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 116,484 by 2030. The structure is 161 ft (49 m) long and 143 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-70
CrossesKenwood Avenue
Location01.16 W I-65
RouteInterstate 70
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.75361, -86.16144
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length161 ft (49 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width143 ft (43.7 m)
Roadway width138 ft (42 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
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 over Kenwood Avenue built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

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

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

How long is I-70 over Kenwood Avenue?

The structure is 161 ft (49 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 143 ft wide.

Who owns I-70 over Kenwood Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.