US Bridges

I-65 NB over Big Eagle Creek

Good

Marion County, Indiana · 02.18 N I-465 · Structure no. 037070

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
327 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
27,250
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 NB over Big Eagle Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-65 NB over Big Eagle Creek 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 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 27,250 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,550 by 2040. The structure is 327 ft (99.8 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
CrossesBig Eagle Creek
Location02.18 N I-465
RouteInterstate 65
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.88763, -86.30137
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating40 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length327 ft (99.8 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,250 (2020)
Projected traffic37,550 by 2040
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
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 NB over Big Eagle Creek 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 Big 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 NB over Big Eagle Creek carry?

About 27,250 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is I-65 NB over Big Eagle Creek?

The structure is 327 ft (99.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 NB over Big Eagle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.