US Bridges

I-70 EB over Bloyd Avenue CSX RR

Good

Marion County, Indiana · 04.89 W I-465 · Structure no. 042470

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
244 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
127,164
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-70 EB over Bloyd Avenue CSX RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-70 EB over Bloyd Avenue CSX RR in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2007, 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 127,164 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 253,312 by 2029. The structure is 244 ft (74.5 m) long and 123 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-70 EB
CrossesBloyd Avenue CSX RR
Location04.89 W I-465
RouteInterstate 70
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.79593, -86.11971
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 rating62.4 US tons
Inventory rating37.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length244 ft (74.5 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width123 ft (37.6 m)
Roadway width120 ft (36.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic127,164 (2004)
Projected traffic253,312 by 2029
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 Bloyd Avenue CSX RR built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is I-70 EB over Bloyd Avenue CSX RR 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 Bloyd Avenue CSX RR carry?

About 127,164 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I-70 EB over Bloyd Avenue CSX RR?

The structure is 244 ft (74.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 123 ft wide.

Who owns I-70 EB over Bloyd Avenue CSX RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.