US Bridges

Calvary Street over I-65 NB

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.29 N I-70 · Structure no. 036360

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Calvary Street over I-65 NB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Calvary Street over I-65 NB 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 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,900 by 2040. The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCalvary Street
CrossesI-65 NB
Location00.29 N I-70
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.75768, -86.14328
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.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (27.9 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.9 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.5 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2020)
Projected traffic6,900 by 2040
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 Calvary Street over I-65 NB built?

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

What condition is Calvary Street over I-65 NB 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 Calvary Street over I-65 NB carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Calvary Street over I-65 NB?

The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.9 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns Calvary Street over I-65 NB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.