US Bridges

I-65 Ramp over Fall CR Parkway N DR

Good

Marion County, Indiana · 04.33 N I-70 · Structure no. 036740

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
571 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
4,745
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 Ramp over Fall CR Parkway N DR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-65 Ramp 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,745 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,850 by 2042. The structure is 571 ft (174 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-65 Ramp
CrossesFall CR Parkway N DR
Location04.33 N I-70
RouteInterstate 65
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.79686, -86.1664
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length571 ft (174 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,745 (2019)
Projected traffic5,850 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Ramp 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 Ramp over Fall CR Parkway N DR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does I-65 Ramp over Fall CR Parkway N DR carry?

About 4,745 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

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

The structure is 571 ft (174 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.