US Bridges

Traders Lane over I-65 Creek

Good

Marion County, Indiana · 02.43 N I-465 · Structure no. 037091

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
236 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,380
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Traders Lane over I-65 Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Traders Lane over I-65 Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,380 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,565 by 2043. The structure is 236 ft (71.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesTraders Lane
CrossesI-65 Creek
Location02.43 N I-465
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.89011, -86.30454
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length236 ft (71.8 m)
Longest span79 ft (24 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,380 (2023)
Projected traffic8,565 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Traders Lane over I-65 Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Traders Lane over I-65 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 Traders Lane over I-65 Creek carry?

About 6,380 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Traders Lane over I-65 Creek?

The structure is 236 ft (71.8 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Traders Lane over I-65 Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.