US Bridges

German Church Road over I-70

Good

Marion County, Indiana · 03.35 E I-465 · Structure no. 042771

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
186 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

German Church Road over I-70 is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying German Church Road over I-70 in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,600 by 2041. The structure is 186 ft (56.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesGerman Church Road
CrossesI-70
Location03.35 E I-465
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.80318, -85.97166
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length186 ft (56.6 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,500 (2018)
Projected traffic13,600 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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 German Church Road over I-70 built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is German Church Road over I-70 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 German Church Road over I-70 carry?

About 10,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is German Church Road over I-70?

The structure is 186 ft (56.6 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns German Church Road over I-70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.