US Bridges

I-65 over DR Ml King Drive

Good

Marion County, Indiana · 05.69 N I-70 · Structure no. 036790

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
179 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
164,000
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 over DR Ml King Drive is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-65 over DR Ml King Drive in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1996, 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 164,000 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 280,500 by 2031. The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long and 132 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesI-65
CrossesDR Ml King Drive
Location05.69 N I-70
RouteInterstate 65
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.81186, -86.17468
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 inspectionNovember 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 rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length179 ft (54.6 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.6 m)
Deck width132 ft (40.2 m)
Roadway width126 ft (38.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic164,000 (2004)
Projected traffic280,500 by 2031
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure7
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 DR Ml King Drive built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is I-65 over DR Ml King Drive 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does I-65 over DR Ml King Drive carry?

About 164,000 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is I-65 over DR Ml King Drive?

The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.6 m) and a deck 132 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 over DR Ml King Drive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.