US Bridges

I-65 NB over Morris ST Prospect ST

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.13 S I-70 · Structure no. 036320

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
162 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
61,726
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 NB over Morris ST Prospect ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-65 NB over Morris ST Prospect ST in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 5 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 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-65 NB
CrossesMorris ST Prospect ST
Location00.13 S I-70
RouteInterstate 65
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.75157, -86.14415
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic61,726 (2004)
Projected traffic122,958 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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 NB over Morris ST Prospect ST built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is I-65 NB over Morris ST Prospect ST 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 Morris ST Prospect ST carry?

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

How long is I-65 NB over Morris ST Prospect ST?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 NB over Morris ST Prospect ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.