US Bridges

I-65 Sbl over I-465 Wb/Eb

Good

Marion County, Indiana · 4.23 S I-70 · Structure no. 036034

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
385 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
58,702
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 Sbl over I-465 Wb/Eb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-65 Sbl over I-465 Wb/Eb in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 58,702 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 67,440 by 2037. The structure is 385 ft (117.4 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-65 Sbl
CrossesI-465 Wb/Eb
Location4.23 S I-70
RouteInterstate 65
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.70342, -86.10833
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 inspectionSeptember 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 rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length385 ft (117.4 m)
Longest span147 ft (44.9 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.3 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58,702 (2017)
Projected traffic67,440 by 2037
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure4
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 Sbl over I-465 Wb/Eb built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-65 Sbl over I-465 Wb/Eb 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 I-65 Sbl over I-465 Wb/Eb carry?

About 58,702 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is I-65 Sbl over I-465 Wb/Eb?

The structure is 385 ft (117.4 m) long with a longest span of 147 ft (44.9 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 Sbl over I-465 Wb/Eb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.