US Bridges

Morris ST Prospect over I-65 SB Ramp W-S

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.13 S I-70 · Structure no. 036310

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
170 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,918
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morris ST Prospect over I-65 SB Ramp W-S is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Morris ST Prospect over I-65 SB Ramp W-S in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2005, 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 3,918 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,120 by 2030. The structure is 170 ft (51.9 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesMorris ST Prospect
CrossesI-65 SB Ramp W-S
Location00.13 S I-70
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.75154, -86.14525
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length170 ft (51.9 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.2 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,918 (2014)
Projected traffic17,120 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Morris ST Prospect over I-65 SB Ramp W-S built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Morris ST Prospect over I-65 SB Ramp W-S 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 Morris ST Prospect over I-65 SB Ramp W-S carry?

About 3,918 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Morris ST Prospect over I-65 SB Ramp W-S?

The structure is 170 ft (51.9 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.2 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Morris ST Prospect over I-65 SB Ramp W-S?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.