US Bridges

38th Street EB over I-65 38th ST WB Ramp

Good

Marion County, Indiana · 05.22 S I-465 · Structure no. 036840

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
338 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,471
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

38th Street EB over I-65 38th ST WB Ramp is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying 38th Street EB over I-65 38th ST WB Ramp 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 17,471 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,616 by 2030. The structure is 338 ft (103.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries38th Street EB
CrossesI-65 38th ST WB Ramp
Location05.22 S I-465
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.82385, -86.20175
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length338 ft (103.1 m)
Longest span136 ft (41.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,471 (2004)
Projected traffic24,616 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 38th Street EB over I-65 38th ST WB Ramp built?

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

What condition is 38th Street EB over I-65 38th ST WB Ramp 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 38th Street EB over I-65 38th ST WB Ramp carry?

About 17,471 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 38th Street EB over I-65 38th ST WB Ramp?

The structure is 338 ft (103.1 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns 38th Street EB over I-65 38th ST WB Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.