US Bridges

I-65 over Fall CR Parkway N DR

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 04.33 N I-70 · Structure no. 036730

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
546 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
111,999
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 over Fall CR Parkway N DR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-65 over Fall CR Parkway N DR in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 57 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 111,999 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 124,400 by 2042. The structure is 546 ft (166.4 m) long and 133 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesI-65
CrossesFall CR Parkway N DR
Location04.33 N I-70
RouteInterstate 65
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.79691, -86.16523
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length546 ft (166.4 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.1 m)
Deck width133 ft (40.5 m)
Roadway width127 ft (38.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic111,999 (2019)
Projected traffic124,400 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-65 over Fall CR Parkway N DR built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is I-65 over Fall CR Parkway N DR 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 I-65 over Fall CR Parkway N DR carry?

About 111,999 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-65 over Fall CR Parkway N DR?

The structure is 546 ft (166.4 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.1 m) and a deck 133 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 over Fall CR Parkway N DR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.