US Bridges

I-70 EB over I-65 SB

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.15 W I-65 · Structure no. 042310

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
36,318
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-70 EB over I-65 SB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-70 EB over I-65 SB 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 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 36,318 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,439 by 2040. The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-70 EB
CrossesI-65 SB
Location00.15 W I-65
RouteInterstate 70
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.75314, -86.14541
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating86.1 US tons
Inventory rating66.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.5 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,318 (2020)
Projected traffic43,439 by 2040
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 EB over I-65 SB built?

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

What condition is I-70 EB over I-65 SB 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does I-70 EB over I-65 SB carry?

About 36,318 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is I-70 EB over I-65 SB?

The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I-70 EB over I-65 SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.