Fletcher Avenue over I-65
FairMarion County, Indiana · 00.42 N I-70 · Structure no. 036380
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 300 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,910
- 2004 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fletcher Avenue over I-65 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fletcher Avenue over I-65 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 8,910 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,553 by 2030. The structure is 300 ft (91.3 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fletcher Avenue over I-65 built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is Fletcher Avenue over I-65 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 Fletcher Avenue over I-65 carry?
About 8,910 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Fletcher Avenue over I-65?
The structure is 300 ft (91.3 m) long with a longest span of 147 ft (44.8 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.
Who owns Fletcher Avenue over I-65?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.