US Bridges

I-65 over Pedestrian Walk

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 04.59 N I-70 · Structure no. 036750

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
51 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80,236
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 over Pedestrian Walk is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-65 over Pedestrian Walk in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 56 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 80,236 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 105,000 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long and 146 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesI-65
CrossesPedestrian Walk
Location04.59 N I-70
RouteInterstate 65
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.80094, -86.16592
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width146 ft (44.6 m)
Roadway width140 ft (42.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80,236 (2022)
Projected traffic105,000 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-65 over Pedestrian Walk built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is I-65 over Pedestrian Walk 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 Pedestrian Walk carry?

About 80,236 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I-65 over Pedestrian Walk?

The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 146 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 over Pedestrian Walk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.