Project
Indianapolis Midfield Terminal

Client
Indianapolis Airport Authority

Location
Indianapolis, Indiana

Description
Billed as a “Gateway” to the city of Indianapolis, the Indianapolis Airport Authority wanted to construct a new airport terminal between the existing runways at the Indianapolis Airport.  The Enplanement Drive is the elevated roadway structure directly in front of the new terminal building providing departing passengers terminal access, as well as providing a quick return loop road to the parking garage.  The design of the 1800 foot long structure was closely coordinated with the Terminal Building and parking garage in both form, and function, so as to be aesthetically pleasing, yet still provide the required level of service, and be flexible to allow for future expansion.

The roadway itself is over 92’ wide, and over 30’ above grade, while still allowing for 4-lanes of traffic beneath the structure.  To accomplish the design, Level 5, along with its subconsultant, developed a cast-in-place, post-tensioned, concrete structure consisting to 2 main longitudinal girders.  A mixture of precast ribs and deck panels with a 5” concrete topping provided was utilized between the girders.  The approach structured were designed as MSE wall retaining structures. 

As part of the project scope, Level 5 provided Design, Construction Administration services, as well as inspection of the Post Tensioning placement, and stressing operations.

Construction Cost
$22,000,000