I-70 Exit Ramp over Meridian Street
FairMarion County, Indiana · 00.83 W I-65 · Structure no. 042270
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 187 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,662
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-70 Exit Ramp over Meridian Street is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-70 Exit Ramp over Meridian Street in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 1996, 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 2,662 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,025 by 2030. The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-70 Exit Ramp over Meridian Street built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is I-70 Exit Ramp 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 Exit Ramp over Meridian Street carry?
About 2,662 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is I-70 Exit Ramp over Meridian Street?
The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns I-70 Exit Ramp over Meridian Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.