US Bridges

Cumberland Road over I-70

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 04.12 E I-465 · Structure no. 042780

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
301 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,656
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cumberland Road over I-70 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cumberland Road over I-70 in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2021, 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 2,656 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,656 by 2041. The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCumberland Road
CrossesI-70
Location04.12 E I-465
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.80549, -85.95755
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length301 ft (91.7 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,656 (2021)
Projected traffic2,656 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 Cumberland Road over I-70 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is Cumberland Road 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 Cumberland Road over I-70 carry?

About 2,656 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cumberland Road over I-70?

The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Cumberland Road over I-70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.