US Bridges

I-65 SB over Naomi Street

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.87 S I-70 · Structure no. 036260

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

About this bridge

I-65 SB over Naomi Street is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-65 SB over Naomi 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 2030. The structure is 144 ft (44 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-65 SB
CrossesNaomi Street
Location00.87 S I-70
RouteInterstate 65
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.74255, -86.13777
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating77.8 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length144 ft (44 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.1 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic61,726 (2004)
Projected traffic122,958 by 2030
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 Naomi 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 Naomi 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 Naomi Street carry?

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

How long is I-65 SB over Naomi Street?

The structure is 144 ft (44 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 SB over Naomi Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.