US Bridges

I-65 SB over Raymond Street

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 01.20 S I-70 · Structure no. 036220

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
149 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
61,726
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 SB over Raymond Street is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-65 SB over Raymond Street 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 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 61,726 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 122,958 by 2029. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-65 SB
CrossesRaymond Street
Location01.20 S I-70
RouteInterstate 65
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.73761, -86.13751
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length149 ft (45.4 m)
Longest span75 ft (23 m)
Deck width82 ft (24.9 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic61,726 (2004)
Projected traffic122,958 by 2029
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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 Raymond Street 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 Raymond Street 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does I-65 SB over Raymond Street carry?

About 61,726 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I-65 SB over Raymond Street?

The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (23 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 SB over Raymond Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.