US Bridges

I-70 EB over Valley Avenue

Good

Marion County, Indiana · 05.34 W I-465 · Structure no. 042430

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
124 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
64,465
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-70 EB over Valley Avenue is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-70 EB over Valley Avenue in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2022, 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 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 64,465 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 80,000 by 2041. The structure is 124 ft (37.7 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-70 EB
CrossesValley Avenue
Location05.34 W I-465
RouteInterstate 70
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.79119, -86.12588
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length124 ft (37.7 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.6 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic64,465 (2021)
Projected traffic80,000 by 2041
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure5
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 EB over Valley Avenue built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is I-70 EB over Valley Avenue 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 I-70 EB over Valley Avenue carry?

About 64,465 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I-70 EB over Valley Avenue?

The structure is 124 ft (37.7 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns I-70 EB over Valley Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.