US Bridges

Thompson Road over I-65

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.62 S I-465 · Structure no. 036010

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
208 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,283
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Thompson Road over I-65 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Thompson 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 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 14,283 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,000 by 2030. The structure is 208 ft (63.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesThompson Road
CrossesI-65
Location00.62 S I-465
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.69412, -86.1057
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length208 ft (63.3 m)
Longest span102 ft (31 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,283 (2004)
Projected traffic21,000 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 Thompson 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 Thompson 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 Thompson Road over I-65 carry?

About 14,283 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Thompson Road over I-65?

The structure is 208 ft (63.3 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Thompson Road over I-65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.