US Bridges

I-70 over Meridian Street

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.88 W I-65 · Structure no. 042260

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
177 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
109,416
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-70 over Meridian Street is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-70 over Meridian Street in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2020, 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 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 109,416 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 116,484 by 2030. The structure is 177 ft (54.1 m) long and 124 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-70
CrossesMeridian Street
Location00.88 W I-65
RouteInterstate 70
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.75355, -86.1592
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length177 ft (54.1 m)
Longest span82 ft (24.9 m)
Deck width124 ft (37.7 m)
Roadway width116 ft (35.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic109,416 (2020)
Projected traffic116,484 by 2030
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure7
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 Meridian Street built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is I-70 over Meridian Street 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 Meridian Street carry?

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

How long is I-70 over Meridian Street?

The structure is 177 ft (54.1 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (24.9 m) and a deck 124 ft wide.

Who owns I-70 over Meridian Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.