US Bridges

I-65 NB over Nelson ST Bean Creek

Good

Marion County, Indiana · 01.82 S I-70 · Structure no. 036150

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

About this bridge

I-65 NB over Nelson ST Bean Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-65 NB over Nelson ST Bean Creek 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 299 ft (91.1 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-65 NB
CrossesNelson ST Bean Creek
Location01.82 S I-70
RouteInterstate 65
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.72868, -86.13533
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length299 ft (91.1 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.6 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 and waterway
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 Nelson ST Bean Creek built?

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

What condition is I-65 NB over Nelson ST Bean 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does I-65 NB over Nelson ST Bean Creek carry?

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

How long is I-65 NB over Nelson ST Bean Creek?

The structure is 299 ft (91.1 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 NB over Nelson ST Bean Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.