US Bridges

I-70 WB & Cd over Lewis ST & Monon Trail

Good

Marion County, Indiana · 00.25 E I-65 · Structure no. 080900

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
159 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
62,381
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-70 WB & Cd over Lewis ST & Monon Trail is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying I-70 WB & Cd over Lewis ST & Monon Trail in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 62,381 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 68,211 by 2041. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-70 WB & Cd
CrossesLewis ST & Monon Trail
Location00.25 E I-65
RouteInterstate 70
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.78524, -86.13996
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62,381 (2021)
Projected traffic68,211 by 2041
Trucks15%
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 & Cd over Lewis ST & Monon Trail built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-70 WB & Cd over Lewis ST & 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 WB & Cd over Lewis ST & Monon Trail carry?

About 62,381 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is I-70 WB & Cd over Lewis ST & Monon Trail?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns I-70 WB & Cd over Lewis ST & Monon Trail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.