US Bridges

I-70 WB over Ramp I-70 EB to I-465 NB

Good

Marion County, Indiana · 00.08 E I-465 · Structure no. 079650

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
36,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-70 WB over Ramp I-70 EB to I-465 NB is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-70 WB over Ramp I-70 EB to I-465 NB 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 79 ft (24 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-70 WB
CrossesRamp I-70 EB to I-465 NB
Location00.08 E I-465
RouteInterstate 70
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.71342, -86.26321
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length79 ft (24 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.4 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 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
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 I-70 WB over Ramp I-70 EB to I-465 NB built?

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

What condition is I-70 WB over Ramp I-70 EB to I-465 NB 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 Ramp I-70 EB to I-465 NB carry?

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

How long is I-70 WB over Ramp I-70 EB to I-465 NB?

The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.4 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns I-70 WB over Ramp I-70 EB to I-465 NB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.