US Bridges

I-65 SB over Little Eagle Creek

Good

Marion County, Indiana · 03.49 S I-465 · Structure no. 036930

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
205 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
31,441
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 SB over Little Eagle Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-65 SB over Little Eagle Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 62 years old, older 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 31,441 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,000 by 2042. The structure is 205 ft (62.6 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-65 SB
CrossesLittle Eagle Creek
Location03.49 S I-465
RouteInterstate 65
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.82787, -86.23224
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
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 rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length205 ft (62.6 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.1 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.9 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,441 (2022)
Projected traffic35,000 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure3
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 Little Eagle Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is I-65 SB over Little Eagle Creek 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 I-65 SB over Little Eagle Creek carry?

About 31,441 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I-65 SB over Little Eagle Creek?

The structure is 205 ft (62.6 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.1 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 SB over Little Eagle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.