US Bridges

I-70 WB over Pleasant Run

Good

Marion County, Indiana · 00.42 W I-465 · Structure no. 042700

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
48,893
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-70 WB over Pleasant Run is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-70 WB over Pleasant Run 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 152 ft (46.4 m) long and 106 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-70 WB
CrossesPleasant Run
Location00.42 W I-465
RouteInterstate 70
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.79858, -86.04218
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length152 ft (46.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width106 ft (32.4 m)
Roadway width103 ft (31.5 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
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 Pleasant Run 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 Pleasant 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does I-70 WB over Pleasant Run carry?

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

How long is I-70 WB over Pleasant Run?

The structure is 152 ft (46.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.

Who owns I-70 WB over Pleasant Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.