US Bridges

I-65 SB over Lafayette Road

Good

Marion County, Indiana · 02.00 S I-465 · Structure no. 036960

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
227 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
38,924
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 SB over Lafayette Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-65 SB over Lafayette Road in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2001, 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 38,924 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 77,536 by 2030. The structure is 227 ft (69.3 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-65 SB
CrossesLafayette Road
Location02.00 S I-465
RouteInterstate 65
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.84135, -86.25179
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.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length227 ft (69.3 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.5 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.7 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,924 (2004)
Projected traffic77,536 by 2030
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-65 SB over Lafayette Road built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is I-65 SB over Lafayette Road 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 Lafayette Road carry?

About 38,924 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is I-65 SB over Lafayette Road?

The structure is 227 ft (69.3 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 SB over Lafayette Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.