US Bridges

I-65 NB over Lick Creek

Good

Marion County, Indiana · 00.16 N I-465 · Structure no. 036070

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
173 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
37,630
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 NB over Lick Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-65 NB over Lick Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 62 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 37,630 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,230 by 2037. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-65 NB
CrossesLick Creek
Location00.16 N I-465
RouteInterstate 65
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.70614, -86.10883
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating92.2 US tons
Inventory rating71.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length173 ft (52.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.7 m)
Roadway width85 ft (25.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,630 (2017)
Projected traffic43,230 by 2037
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure4
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 NB over Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is I-65 NB over Lick Creek 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 NB over Lick Creek carry?

About 37,630 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is I-65 NB over Lick Creek?

The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 NB over Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.