US Bridges

Franklin Way over I-70

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.49 E I-465 · Structure no. 042720

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
203 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,607
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Franklin Way over I-70 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Franklin Way over I-70 in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 59 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 6 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 18,607 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,218 by 2035. The structure is 203 ft (62 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFranklin Way
CrossesI-70
Location00.49 E I-465
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.79958, -86.02561
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length203 ft (62 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.6 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,607 (2004)
Projected traffic26,218 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Franklin Way over I-70 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Franklin Way 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 Franklin Way over I-70 carry?

About 18,607 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Franklin Way over I-70?

The structure is 203 ft (62 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.6 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Franklin Way over I-70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.