US Bridges

Edgewood Ave over I-65

Good

Marion County, Indiana · 01.61 S I-465 · Structure no. 036000

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
238 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,278
1997 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Edgewood Ave over I-65 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Edgewood Ave 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,278 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2030. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesEdgewood Ave
CrossesI-65
Location01.61 S I-465
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.68014, -86.10124
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length238 ft (72.5 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,278 (1997)
Projected traffic1,000 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 Edgewood Ave over I-65 built?

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

What condition is Edgewood Ave over I-65 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Edgewood Ave over I-65 carry?

About 6,278 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Edgewood Ave over I-65?

The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Edgewood Ave over I-65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.