Kessler Boulevard over I-65 Nb/Sb 38th Str E/W
FairMarion County, Indiana · 04.70 S I-465 · Structure no. 036870
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 375 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 19,210
- 2004 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kessler Boulevard over I-65 Nb/Sb 38th Str E/W is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kessler Boulevard over I-65 Nb/Sb 38th Str E/W in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1997, 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 5 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 19,210 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,000 by 2031. The structure is 375 ft (114.3 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Kessler Boulevard over I-65 Nb/Sb 38th Str E/W built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is Kessler Boulevard over I-65 Nb/Sb 38th Str E/W 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 Kessler Boulevard over I-65 Nb/Sb 38th Str E/W carry?
About 19,210 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Kessler Boulevard over I-65 Nb/Sb 38th Str E/W?
The structure is 375 ft (114.3 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.
Who owns Kessler Boulevard over I-65 Nb/Sb 38th Str E/W?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.