I-70 WB to I-465 S over I-465 East 21st Street
FairMarion County, Indiana · 01.48 N US 40 · Structure no. 049955
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Segmental Box Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 779 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,692
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-70 WB to I-465 S over I-465 East 21st Street is a prestressed concrete continuous segmental box girder carrying I-70 WB to I-465 S over I-465 East 21st Street in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 2003, 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 11,692 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,000 by 2035. The structure is 779 ft (237.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-70 WB to I-465 S over I-465 East 21st Street built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is I-70 WB to I-465 S over I-465 East 21st Street 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does I-70 WB to I-465 S over I-465 East 21st Street carry?
About 11,692 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is I-70 WB to I-465 S over I-465 East 21st Street?
The structure is 779 ft (237.4 m) long with a longest span of 179 ft (54.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns I-70 WB to I-465 S over I-465 East 21st Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.