US Bridges

Ramp to I-70 WB over US 35 SB

Fair

Wayne County, Indiana · 01.12 S SR 38 · Structure no. 011070

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
154 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
724
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp to I-70 WB over US 35 SB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp to I-70 WB over US 35 SB in Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 66 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 6 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 724 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,671 by 2035. The structure is 154 ft (46.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRamp to I-70 WB
CrossesUS 35 SB
Location01.12 S SR 38
RouteInterstate 70
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.86867, -84.92822
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating69.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length154 ft (46.8 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic724 (2014)
Projected traffic4,671 by 2035
Trucks10%
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 Ramp to I-70 WB over US 35 SB built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Ramp to I-70 WB over US 35 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Ramp to I-70 WB over US 35 SB carry?

About 724 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ramp to I-70 WB over US 35 SB?

The structure is 154 ft (46.8 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp to I-70 WB over US 35 SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.