US Bridges

Post Road over I-70 Eb/Wb Wbl Ramp

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 01.34 E I-465 · Structure no. 042730

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
201 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
48,003
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Post Road over I-70 Eb/Wb Wbl Ramp is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Post Road over I-70 Eb/Wb Wbl Ramp in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1998, 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 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 48,003 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 67,637 by 2032. The structure is 201 ft (61.4 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesPost Road
CrossesI-70 Eb/Wb Wbl Ramp
Location01.34 E I-465
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.80065, -86.00953
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length201 ft (61.4 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.3 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.6 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,003 (2004)
Projected traffic67,637 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Post Road over I-70 Eb/Wb Wbl Ramp built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Post Road over I-70 Eb/Wb Wbl Ramp 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 Post Road over I-70 Eb/Wb Wbl Ramp carry?

About 48,003 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Post Road over I-70 Eb/Wb Wbl Ramp?

The structure is 201 ft (61.4 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.3 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns Post Road over I-70 Eb/Wb Wbl Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.