US Bridges

I-70 WB over Pogues Run

Good

Marion County, Indiana · 03.10 W I-465 · Structure no. 042600

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
155 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
84,506
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-70 WB over Pogues Run is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-70 WB over Pogues Run in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 56 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 84,506 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 168,336 by 2035. The structure is 155 ft (47.3 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-70 WB
CrossesPogues Run
Location03.10 W I-465
RouteInterstate 70
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.80206, -86.08829
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length155 ft (47.3 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.5 m)
Roadway width94 ft (28.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic84,506 (2004)
Projected traffic168,336 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-70 WB over Pogues Run built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is I-70 WB over Pogues Run 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 WB over Pogues Run carry?

About 84,506 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I-70 WB over Pogues Run?

The structure is 155 ft (47.3 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns I-70 WB over Pogues Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.