US Bridges

I-65 over 26th Street

Good

Marion County, Indiana · 04.78 N I-70 · Structure no. 036760

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
119 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
167,273
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 over 26th Street is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-65 over 26th Street 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 167,273 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 333,206 by 2029. The structure is 119 ft (36.2 m) long and 154 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesI-65
Crosses26th Street
Location04.78 N I-70
RouteInterstate 65
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.80429, -86.16602
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.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length119 ft (36.2 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width154 ft (47 m)
Roadway width148 ft (45.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic167,273 (2004)
Projected traffic333,206 by 2029
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 26th Street built?

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

What condition is I-65 over 26th Street 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 over 26th Street carry?

About 167,273 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I-65 over 26th Street?

The structure is 119 ft (36.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 154 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 over 26th Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.