US Bridges

I-70 WB C-D over Shadeland Ave RD

Good

Marion County, Indiana · 00.57 W I-465 · Structure no. 042665

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
262 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
17,732
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-70 WB C-D over Shadeland Ave RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-70 WB C-D over Shadeland Ave RD in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 17,732 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,000 by 2031. The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-70 WB C-D
CrossesShadeland Ave RD
Location00.57 W I-465
RouteInterstate 70
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.7989, -86.04553
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 rating69.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length262 ft (79.9 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,732 (2004)
Projected traffic36,000 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
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 WB C-D over Shadeland Ave RD built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-70 WB C-D over Shadeland Ave RD 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 C-D over Shadeland Ave RD carry?

About 17,732 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I-70 WB C-D over Shadeland Ave RD?

The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns I-70 WB C-D over Shadeland Ave RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.