US Bridges

I-65 NB Ramp to I- over I-70 EB I-65 Tri-Level

Good

Marion County, Indiana · 00.00 JCT I-70 · Structure no. 042320

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
535 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
25,549
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 NB Ramp to I- over I-70 EB I-65 Tri-Level is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-65 NB Ramp to I- over I-70 EB I-65 Tri-Level in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 52 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 25,549 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,893 by 2030. The structure is 535 ft (163 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesI-65 NB Ramp to I-
CrossesI-70 EB I-65 Tri-Level
Location00.00 JCT I-70
RouteInterstate 65
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.75336, -86.14559
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length535 ft (163 m)
Longest span102 ft (31 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,549 (2004)
Projected traffic50,893 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesThird level (interchange)
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-65 NB Ramp to I- over I-70 EB I-65 Tri-Level built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is I-65 NB Ramp to I- over I-70 EB I-65 Tri-Level 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does I-65 NB Ramp to I- over I-70 EB I-65 Tri-Level carry?

About 25,549 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I-65 NB Ramp to I- over I-70 EB I-65 Tri-Level?

The structure is 535 ft (163 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 NB Ramp to I- over I-70 EB I-65 Tri-Level?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.