US Bridges

Ramp I70W - I465S over I-70

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.16 E I-465 · Structure no. 042715

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Segmental Box Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
331 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,610
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp I70W - I465S over I-70 is a prestressed concrete continuous segmental box girder carrying Ramp I70W - I465S over I-70 in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 48 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 9,610 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,610 by 2036. The structure is 331 ft (100.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp I70W - I465S
CrossesI-70
Location00.16 E I-465
RouteInterstate 0
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.79921, -86.03158
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating21.8 US tons
Inventory rating15.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSegmental Box Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length331 ft (100.9 m)
Longest span158 ft (48.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,610 (2016)
Projected traffic9,610 by 2036
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Ramp I70W - I465S over I-70 built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Ramp I70W - I465S over I-70 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Ramp I70W - I465S over I-70 carry?

About 9,610 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is Ramp I70W - I465S over I-70?

The structure is 331 ft (100.9 m) long with a longest span of 158 ft (48.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp I70W - I465S over I-70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.