US Bridges

I-70 EB over Lewis Str Monon Trail

Good

Marion County, Indiana · 00.61 E I-65 · Structure no. 080874

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
186 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
48,680
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-70 EB over Lewis Str Monon Trail is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying I-70 EB over Lewis Str Monon Trail in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 48,680 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,330 by 2041. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-70 EB
CrossesLewis Str Monon Trail
Location00.61 E I-65
RouteInterstate 70
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.78431, -86.1401
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.9 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.2 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.3 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,680 (2021)
Projected traffic57,330 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 EB over Lewis Str Monon Trail built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-70 EB over Lewis Str Monon Trail 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does I-70 EB over Lewis Str Monon Trail carry?

About 48,680 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is I-70 EB over Lewis Str Monon Trail?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.2 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns I-70 EB over Lewis Str Monon Trail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.