US Bridges

I-70 EB over Rural Street

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 04.71 W I-465 · Structure no. 042490

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

About this bridge

I-70 EB over Rural Street is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-70 EB over Rural Street 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 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 127,164 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 253,312 by 2032. The structure is 171 ft (52 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-70 EB
CrossesRural Street
Location04.71 W I-465
RouteInterstate 70
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.79744, -86.11704
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length171 ft (52 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.6 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic127,164 (2004)
Projected traffic253,312 by 2032
Trucks5%
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 Rural Street 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 Rural 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 EB over Rural Street carry?

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

How long is I-70 EB over Rural Street?

The structure is 171 ft (52 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns I-70 EB over Rural Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.