US Bridges

Gray Road over I-65

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 02.32 S I-465 · Structure no. 035990

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
348 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,173
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gray Road over I-65 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gray Road over I-65 in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 54 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 8,173 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,600 by 2030. The structure is 348 ft (106 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesGray Road
CrossesI-65
Location02.32 S I-465
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.67059, -86.09674
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length348 ft (106 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,173 (2004)
Projected traffic11,600 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Gray Road over I-65 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Gray Road over I-65 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 Gray Road over I-65 carry?

About 8,173 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Gray Road over I-65?

The structure is 348 ft (106 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Gray Road over I-65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.