US Bridges

Cold Spring Road over I-65

Good

Marion County, Indiana · 05.36 S I-465 · Structure no. 036830

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
164 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,409
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cold Spring Road over I-65 is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Cold Spring Road over I-65 in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 8,409 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,000 by 2031. The structure is 164 ft (50.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCold Spring Road
CrossesI-65
Location05.36 S I-465
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.82298, -86.19943
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length164 ft (50.1 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,409 (2004)
Projected traffic12,000 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Cold Spring Road over I-65 built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cold Spring Road over I-65 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 Cold Spring Road over I-65 carry?

About 8,409 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cold Spring Road over I-65?

The structure is 164 ft (50.1 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Cold Spring Road over I-65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.