US Bridges

I-65 NB over Pleasant Run Parkways

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.63 S I-70 · Structure no. 036270

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
399 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
43,129
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 NB over Pleasant Run Parkways is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-65 NB over Pleasant Run Parkways 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 43,129 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 122,958 by 2030. The structure is 399 ft (121.5 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
CrossesPleasant Run Parkways
Location00.63 S I-70
RouteInterstate 65
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.74567, -86.13847
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.
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 above top of footing
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 rating65 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length399 ft (121.5 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.4 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,129 (2011)
Projected traffic122,958 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 Pleasant Run Parkways 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 Pleasant Run Parkways 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 NB over Pleasant Run Parkways carry?

About 43,129 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I-65 NB over Pleasant Run Parkways?

The structure is 399 ft (121.5 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.4 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 NB over Pleasant Run Parkways?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.