US Bridges

I-70 WB over Shadeland Ave & RD

Good

Marion County, Indiana · 00.57 W I-465 · Structure no. 042680

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
260 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
48,893
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-70 WB over Shadeland Ave & RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-70 WB over Shadeland Ave & RD in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 58 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 260 ft (79.1 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-70 WB
CrossesShadeland Ave & RD
Location00.57 W I-465
RouteInterstate 70
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.79865, -86.04551
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length260 ft (79.1 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.2 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.6 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,893 (2004)
Projected traffic98,000 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
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 over Shadeland Ave & RD built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

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

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

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

The structure is 260 ft (79.1 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.2 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns I-70 WB over Shadeland Ave & RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.