US Bridges

Virginia Avenue over I-65 SB Ramp 7N-W

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.18 N I-70 · Structure no. 036350

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
161 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,400
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Virginia Avenue over I-65 SB Ramp 7N-W is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Virginia Avenue over I-65 SB Ramp 7N-W in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2020, 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 7,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,200 by 2040. The structure is 161 ft (49.2 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesVirginia Avenue
CrossesI-65 SB Ramp 7N-W
Location00.18 N I-70
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.75655, -86.14444
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length161 ft (49.2 m)
Longest span155 ft (47.2 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,400 (2020)
Projected traffic10,200 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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 Virginia Avenue over I-65 SB Ramp 7N-W built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Virginia Avenue over I-65 SB Ramp 7N-W 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 Virginia Avenue over I-65 SB Ramp 7N-W carry?

About 7,400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Virginia Avenue over I-65 SB Ramp 7N-W?

The structure is 161 ft (49.2 m) long with a longest span of 155 ft (47.2 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Virginia Avenue over I-65 SB Ramp 7N-W?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.