US Bridges

I-65 SB over I-65 NB Connector

Good

Marion County, Indiana · 00.26 N I-465 · Structure no. 037020

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
181 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,028
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 SB over I-65 NB Connector is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-65 SB over I-65 NB Connector in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 66 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 17,028 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,367 by 2038. The structure is 181 ft (55.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-65 SB
CrossesI-65 NB Connector
Location00.26 N I-465
RouteInterstate 65
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.86617, -86.27813
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length181 ft (55.1 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,028 (2018)
Projected traffic20,367 by 2038
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
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 I-65 NB Connector built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is I-65 SB over I-65 NB Connector 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 I-65 NB Connector carry?

About 17,028 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is I-65 SB over I-65 NB Connector?

The structure is 181 ft (55.1 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 SB over I-65 NB Connector?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.