US Bridges

I-70 WB over I-465 Seerley Creek

Good

Marion County, Indiana · 06.53 E SR 267 · Structure no. 079636

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
238 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
36,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-70 WB over I-465 Seerley Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-70 WB over I-465 Seerley Creek 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 36,500 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,300 by 2030. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-70 WB
CrossesI-465 Seerley Creek
Location06.53 E SR 267
RouteInterstate 70
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.71301, -86.26447
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length238 ft (72.5 m)
Longest span144 ft (43.8 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,500 (2020)
Projected traffic37,300 by 2030
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-70 WB over I-465 Seerley Creek built?

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

What condition is I-70 WB over I-465 Seerley Creek 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 I-70 WB over I-465 Seerley Creek carry?

About 36,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is I-70 WB over I-465 Seerley Creek?

The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 144 ft (43.8 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns I-70 WB over I-465 Seerley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.