US Bridges

I-70 Ebwb over I-70 EB Exit Ramp

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.93 W I-65 · Structure no. 042250

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
127 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
137,908
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-70 Ebwb over I-70 EB Exit Ramp is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-70 Ebwb over I-70 EB Exit Ramp in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 51 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 137,908 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 300,000 by 2035. The structure is 127 ft (38.6 m) long and 128 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-70 Ebwb
CrossesI-70 EB Exit Ramp
Location00.93 W I-65
RouteInterstate 70
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.75356, -86.16068
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 rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length127 ft (38.6 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width128 ft (39 m)
Roadway width123 ft (37.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic137,908 (2004)
Projected traffic300,000 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure8
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 Ebwb over I-70 EB Exit Ramp built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

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

About 137,908 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I-70 Ebwb over I-70 EB Exit Ramp?

The structure is 127 ft (38.6 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 128 ft wide.

Who owns I-70 Ebwb over I-70 EB Exit Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.