W 86th Street over I-65
GoodMarion County, Indiana · 04.08 N I-465 · Structure no. 037140
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 223 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,541
- 2004 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
W 86th Street over I-65 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W 86th Street over I-65 in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2000, 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 4,541 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,398 by 2035. The structure is 223 ft (67.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was W 86th Street over I-65 built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is W 86th Street over I-65 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 W 86th Street over I-65 carry?
About 4,541 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is W 86th Street over I-65?
The structure is 223 ft (67.9 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns W 86th Street over I-65?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.