US Bridges

I-65 SB over Crooked Creek

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 05.05 S I-465 · Structure no. 036860

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
199 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
36,703
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 SB over Crooked Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-65 SB over Crooked Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 61 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 36,703 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 73,111 by 2035. The structure is 199 ft (60.8 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-65 SB
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location05.05 S I-465
RouteInterstate 65
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.82396, -86.20463
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length199 ft (60.8 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.4 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.7 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,703 (2004)
Projected traffic73,111 by 2035
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 SB over Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is I-65 SB over Crooked Creek 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 SB over Crooked Creek carry?

About 36,703 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is I-65 SB over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 199 ft (60.8 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.4 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 SB over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.