US Bridges

Ramp I-70 EB to I- over I-465 Nb/Sb Ramp

Good

Marion County, Indiana · 00.13 S I-70 · Structure no. 079630

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
227 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,670
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp I-70 EB to I- over I-465 Nb/Sb Ramp is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp I-70 EB to I- over I-465 Nb/Sb Ramp in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 14,670 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,108 by 2030. The structure is 227 ft (69.1 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRamp I-70 EB to I-
CrossesI-465 Nb/Sb Ramp
Location00.13 S I-70
RouteInterstate 465
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.71097, -86.26446
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length227 ft (69.1 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,670 (2020)
Projected traffic16,108 by 2030
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Ramp I-70 EB to I- over I-465 Nb/Sb Ramp built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp I-70 EB to I- over I-465 Nb/Sb Ramp 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Ramp I-70 EB to I- over I-465 Nb/Sb Ramp carry?

About 14,670 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is Ramp I-70 EB to I- over I-465 Nb/Sb Ramp?

The structure is 227 ft (69.1 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp I-70 EB to I- over I-465 Nb/Sb Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.