Sam Jones Exprwy over Lynhurst Drive Nb/Sb
FairMarion County, Indiana · 00.40 W I-70 · Structure no. 4900284
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 164 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 33,354
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sam Jones Exprwy over Lynhurst Drive Nb/Sb is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sam Jones Exprwy over Lynhurst Drive Nb/Sb in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 57 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 33,354 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,560 by 2039. The structure is 164 ft (49.9 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sam Jones Exprwy over Lynhurst Drive Nb/Sb built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is Sam Jones Exprwy over Lynhurst Drive Nb/Sb in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Sam Jones Exprwy over Lynhurst Drive Nb/Sb carry?
About 33,354 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Sam Jones Exprwy over Lynhurst Drive Nb/Sb?
The structure is 164 ft (49.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.
Who owns Sam Jones Exprwy over Lynhurst Drive Nb/Sb?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.