US Bridges

Bates Street over I-65 NB SB & SB Cd

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.66 N I-70 · Structure no. 036400

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
247 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,395
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bates Street over I-65 NB SB & SB Cd is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bates Street over I-65 NB SB & SB Cd 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 1,395 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,966 by 2030. The structure is 247 ft (75.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesBates Street
CrossesI-65 NB SB & SB Cd
Location00.66 N I-70
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.76299, -86.1432
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length247 ft (75.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,395 (2004)
Projected traffic1,966 by 2030
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 Bates Street over I-65 NB SB & SB Cd built?

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

What condition is Bates Street over I-65 NB SB & SB Cd 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 Bates Street over I-65 NB SB & SB Cd carry?

About 1,395 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bates Street over I-65 NB SB & SB Cd?

The structure is 247 ft (75.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Bates Street over I-65 NB SB & SB Cd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.