US Bridges

I-65 over 7 Sts Access RD Monora

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 02.95 N I-70 · Structure no. 036660

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
3,507 ft
65 main spans
Daily traffic
137,773
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 over 7 Sts Access RD Monora is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-65 over 7 Sts Access RD Monora in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 53 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 137,773 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 152,986 by 2042. The structure is 3,507 ft (1,068.8 m) long and 107 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesI-65
Crosses7 Sts Access RD Monora
Location02.95 N I-70
RouteInterstate 65
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.78282, -86.158
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
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans65 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length3,507 ft (1,068.8 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width107 ft (32.7 m)
Roadway width102 ft (31.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic137,773 (2019)
Projected traffic152,986 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 over 7 Sts Access RD Monora built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is I-65 over 7 Sts Access RD Monora 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does I-65 over 7 Sts Access RD Monora carry?

About 137,773 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I-65 over 7 Sts Access RD Monora?

The structure is 3,507 ft (1,068.8 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 107 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 over 7 Sts Access RD Monora?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.