US Bridges

Sherman Drive over I-70

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 03.93 W I-465 · Structure no. 042570

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
145 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,995
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sherman Drive over I-70 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sherman Drive over I-70 in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2002, 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 5 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 12,995 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,310 by 2026. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSherman Drive
CrossesI-70
Location03.93 W I-465
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.79746, -86.10238
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.5 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.5 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck23 ft (7.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,995 (2004)
Projected traffic18,310 by 2026
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
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 Sherman Drive over I-70 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Sherman Drive over I-70 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 Sherman Drive over I-70 carry?

About 12,995 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sherman Drive over I-70?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.5 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Sherman Drive over I-70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.