US Bridges

I-65 SB Ramp over Little Buck Creek

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 02.61 S I-465 · Structure no. 035980

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
103 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 SB Ramp over Little Buck Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-65 SB Ramp over Little Buck Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 55 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 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,900 by 2040. The structure is 103 ft (31.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-65 SB Ramp
CrossesLittle Buck Creek
Location02.61 S I-465
RouteInterstate 65
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.66763, -86.09313
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length103 ft (31.5 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,000 (2020)
Projected traffic26,900 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-65 SB Ramp over Little Buck Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is I-65 SB Ramp over Little Buck Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does I-65 SB Ramp over Little Buck Creek carry?

About 20,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I-65 SB Ramp over Little Buck Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.5 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 SB Ramp over Little Buck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.