US Bridges

I-65 SB Exit Ramp over Bushs Run

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 01.48 N I-465 · Structure no. 037050

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,900
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 SB Exit Ramp over Bushs Run is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-65 SB Exit Ramp over Bushs Run 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 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,300 by 2031. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 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 SB Exit Ramp
CrossesBushs Run
Location01.48 N I-465
RouteInterstate 65
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.88008, -86.29346
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2020)
Projected traffic2,300 by 2031
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
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 Exit Ramp over Bushs Run built?

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

What condition is I-65 SB Exit Ramp over Bushs Run 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 SB Exit Ramp over Bushs Run carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-65 SB Exit Ramp over Bushs Run?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 SB Exit Ramp over Bushs Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.