US Bridges

I-70 WB on Ramp over I-70 WB Exit Ramp

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 01.25 W I-65 · Structure no. 042230

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
237 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,700
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-70 WB on Ramp over I-70 WB Exit Ramp is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-70 WB on Ramp over I-70 WB Exit Ramp in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 52 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 6,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,348 by 2030. The structure is 237 ft (72.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-70 WB on Ramp
CrossesI-70 WB Exit Ramp
Location01.25 W I-65
RouteInterstate 70
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.75399, -86.1635
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.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length237 ft (72.3 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,700 (2004)
Projected traffic13,348 by 2030
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 WB on Ramp over I-70 WB Exit Ramp built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is I-70 WB on Ramp over I-70 WB Exit Ramp 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 WB on Ramp over I-70 WB Exit Ramp carry?

About 6,700 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I-70 WB on Ramp over I-70 WB Exit Ramp?

The structure is 237 ft (72.3 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns I-70 WB on Ramp over I-70 WB Exit Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.