US Bridges

I-65 SB Ramp over Lick Creek

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.16 N I-465 · Structure no. 036090

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
167 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,181
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 SB Ramp over Lick Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I-65 SB Ramp over Lick Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1992, 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 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 14,181 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,249 by 2030. The structure is 167 ft (50.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-65 SB Ramp
CrossesLick Creek
Location00.16 N I-465
RouteInterstate 65
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.70614, -86.1095
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length167 ft (50.8 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,181 (2004)
Projected traffic28,249 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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 SB Ramp over Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is I-65 SB Ramp over Lick Creek 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 I-65 SB Ramp over Lick Creek carry?

About 14,181 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I-65 SB Ramp over Lick Creek?

The structure is 167 ft (50.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 SB Ramp over Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.