US Bridges

I-70 over Sherman Drive CSX RR

Good

Marion County, Indiana · 03.91 W I-465 · Structure no. 076620

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
386 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
157,928
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-70 over Sherman Drive CSX RR is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying I-70 over Sherman Drive CSX RR in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 157,928 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 202,532 by 2045. The structure is 386 ft (117.7 m) long and 157 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-70
CrossesSherman Drive CSX RR
Location03.91 W I-465
RouteInterstate 70
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.79755, -86.10189
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length386 ft (117.7 m)
Longest span136 ft (41.5 m)
Deck width157 ft (48 m)
Roadway width152 ft (46.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic157,928 (2020)
Projected traffic202,532 by 2045
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I-70 over Sherman Drive CSX RR built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-70 over Sherman Drive CSX RR 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does I-70 over Sherman Drive CSX RR carry?

About 157,928 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is I-70 over Sherman Drive CSX RR?

The structure is 386 ft (117.7 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.5 m) and a deck 157 ft wide.

Who owns I-70 over Sherman Drive CSX RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.