US Bridges

I-65 SB over Troy Avenue & Path

Good

Marion County, Indiana · 01.97 N I-465 · Structure no. 036140

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
156 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
46,327
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 SB over Troy Avenue & Path is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-65 SB over Troy Avenue & Path in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 52 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 46,327 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 92,284 by 2030. The structure is 156 ft (47.6 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-65 SB
CrossesTroy Avenue & Path
Location01.97 N I-465
RouteInterstate 65
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.72302, -86.13287
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
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length156 ft (47.6 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.3 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,327 (2004)
Projected traffic92,284 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
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 SB over Troy Avenue & Path built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is I-65 SB over Troy Avenue & Path 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 SB over Troy Avenue & Path carry?

About 46,327 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I-65 SB over Troy Avenue & Path?

The structure is 156 ft (47.6 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.3 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 SB over Troy Avenue & Path?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.