US Bridges

I-65 over White Riv Canal Pkwys

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 05.94 S I-465 · Structure no. 036820

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,019 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
92,030
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 over White Riv Canal Pkwys is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-65 over White Riv Canal Pkwys in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 59 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 92,030 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 93,130 by 2025. The structure is 1,019 ft (310.6 m) long and 111 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesI-65
CrossesWhite Riv Canal Pkwys
Location05.94 S I-465
RouteInterstate 65
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.81829, -86.19025
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,019 ft (310.6 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.7 m)
Deck width111 ft (33.7 m)
Roadway width105 ft (31.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic92,030 (2019)
Projected traffic93,130 by 2025
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-65 over White Riv Canal Pkwys built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is I-65 over White Riv Canal Pkwys 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 White Riv Canal Pkwys carry?

About 92,030 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is I-65 over White Riv Canal Pkwys?

The structure is 1,019 ft (310.6 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.7 m) and a deck 111 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 over White Riv Canal Pkwys?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.