US Bridges

I-65 NB Ramp 5 over 6th Street

Good

Clark County, Indiana · 05.27 S I-265 · Structure no. 079916

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
119 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,500
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 NB Ramp 5 over 6th Street is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying I-65 NB Ramp 5 over 6th Street in Clark County, Indiana. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,300 by 2030. The structure is 119 ft (36.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-65 NB Ramp 5
Crosses6th Street
Location05.27 S I-265
RouteInterstate 65
CountyClark County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.27436, -85.74792
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 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 rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length119 ft (36.4 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,500 (2010)
Projected traffic5,300 by 2030
Trucks40%
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 NB Ramp 5 over 6th Street built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-65 NB Ramp 5 over 6th Street 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does I-65 NB Ramp 5 over 6th Street carry?

About 4,500 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is I-65 NB Ramp 5 over 6th Street?

The structure is 119 ft (36.4 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 NB Ramp 5 over 6th Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.