US Bridges

East Street over I-70

Good

Marion County, Indiana · 00.38 W I-65 · Structure no. 042300

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
230 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,143
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Street over I-70 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East Street over I-70 in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2014, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,143 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,268 by 2034. The structure is 230 ft (70.2 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesEast Street
CrossesI-70
Location00.38 W I-65
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.75333, -86.14958
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating55.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length230 ft (70.2 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.3 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,143 (2013)
Projected traffic11,268 by 2034
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 East Street over I-70 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is East Street over I-70 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does East Street over I-70 carry?

About 9,143 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is East Street over I-70?

The structure is 230 ft (70.2 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns East Street over I-70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.