US Bridges

I-65 NB over W 71st Bushs Run Trail

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 01.48 N I-465 · Structure no. 037030

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
218 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
28,900
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 NB over W 71st Bushs Run Trail is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-65 NB over W 71st Bushs Run Trail in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 65 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 28,900 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,000 by 2040. The structure is 218 ft (66.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-65 NB
CrossesW 71st Bushs Run Trail
Location01.48 N I-465
RouteInterstate 65
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.88019, -86.2924
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length218 ft (66.5 m)
Longest span69 ft (21.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,900 (2020)
Projected traffic40,000 by 2040
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 NB over W 71st Bushs Run Trail built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is I-65 NB over W 71st Bushs Run Trail 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 NB over W 71st Bushs Run Trail carry?

About 28,900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is I-65 NB over W 71st Bushs Run Trail?

The structure is 218 ft (66.5 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 NB over W 71st Bushs Run Trail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.