US Bridges

I-70 EB over Ritter Avenue

Good

Marion County, Indiana · 02.33 W I-465 · Structure no. 042620

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
88,416
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-70 EB over Ritter Avenue is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-70 EB over Ritter Avenue 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 88,416 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 177,000 by 2031. The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-70 EB
CrossesRitter Avenue
Location02.33 W I-465
RouteInterstate 70
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.80354, -86.07396
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.
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 rating29.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length133 ft (40.4 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.9 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic88,416 (2004)
Projected traffic177,000 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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 Ritter Avenue built?

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

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

About 88,416 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I-70 EB over Ritter Avenue?

The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns I-70 EB over Ritter Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.