US Bridges

I-70 WB over CSX RR

Good

Marion County, Indiana · 01.25 W I-465 · Structure no. 042660

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
327 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
48,893
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-70 WB over CSX RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-70 WB over CSX RR 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 48,893 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 98,000 by 2031. The structure is 327 ft (99.6 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-70 WB
CrossesCSX RR
Location01.25 W I-465
RouteInterstate 70
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.80507, -86.05426
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 rating62.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length327 ft (99.6 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.1 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.3 m)
Roadway width77 ft (23.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,893 (2004)
Projected traffic98,000 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 WB over CSX RR 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 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 WB over CSX RR carry?

About 48,893 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I-70 WB over CSX RR?

The structure is 327 ft (99.6 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.1 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns I-70 WB over CSX RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.