US Bridges

I-65 over West 30th Street

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 05.22 N I-70 · Structure no. 036780

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

About this bridge

I-65 over West 30th Street is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-65 over West 30th 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 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 167,273 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 333,206 by 2030. The structure is 187 ft (57.1 m) long and 130 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesI-65
CrossesWest 30th Street
Location05.22 N I-70
RouteInterstate 65
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.81013, -86.16712
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length187 ft (57.1 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.5 m)
Deck width130 ft (39.5 m)
Roadway width124 ft (37.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic167,273 (2004)
Projected traffic333,206 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
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 West 30th 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 West 30th Street 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does I-65 over West 30th Street carry?

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

How long is I-65 over West 30th Street?

The structure is 187 ft (57.1 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.5 m) and a deck 130 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 over West 30th Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.