I-65 SB over Southern Avenue
GoodMarion County, Indiana · 01.70 S I-70 · Structure no. 036180
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 133 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 46,327
- 2004 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-65 SB over Southern Avenue is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-65 SB over Southern Avenue 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 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-65 SB over Southern Avenue 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 Southern Avenue 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 SB over Southern Avenue carry?
About 46,327 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is I-65 SB over Southern Avenue?
The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.
Who owns I-65 SB over Southern Avenue?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.