US Bridges

I-65 SB over I-70 WB & I-70 Wb-Cd

Good

Marion County, Indiana · 02.21 N I-70 · Structure no. 080918

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
224 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,925
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 SB over I-70 WB & I-70 Wb-Cd is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying I-65 SB over I-70 WB & I-70 Wb-Cd 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 18,925 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,100 by 2041. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-65 SB
CrossesI-70 WB & I-70 Wb-Cd
Location02.21 N I-70
RouteInterstate 65
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.78285, -86.14209
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.3 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck20 ft (6.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,925 (2021)
Projected traffic19,100 by 2041
Trucks7%
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 I-65 SB over I-70 WB & I-70 Wb-Cd built?

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

What condition is I-65 SB over I-70 WB & I-70 Wb-Cd 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-65 SB over I-70 WB & I-70 Wb-Cd carry?

About 18,925 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I-65 SB over I-70 WB & I-70 Wb-Cd?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 SB over I-70 WB & I-70 Wb-Cd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.