US Bridges

I-65 over Clifton Street

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 06.00 N I-70 · Structure no. 036800

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
184 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
99,834
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 over Clifton Street is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-65 over Clifton Street in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2022, 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 99,834 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 129,784 by 2042. The structure is 184 ft (56.2 m) long and 134 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesI-65
CrossesClifton Street
Location06.00 N I-70
RouteInterstate 65
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.81254, -86.1805
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length184 ft (56.2 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.7 m)
Deck width134 ft (40.9 m)
Roadway width128 ft (39.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic99,834 (2022)
Projected traffic129,784 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure8
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 Clifton Street built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is I-65 over Clifton 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 Clifton Street carry?

About 99,834 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is I-65 over Clifton Street?

The structure is 184 ft (56.2 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 134 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 over Clifton Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.