US Bridges

NW Loop Ramp to I- over West 86th Street Eb/Wb

Good

Marion County, Indiana · 03.39 N I-65 · Structure no. 050672

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
172 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,348
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW Loop Ramp to I- over West 86th Street Eb/Wb is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying NW Loop Ramp to I- over West 86th Street Eb/Wb in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,348 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,000 by 2030. The structure is 172 ft (52.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesNW Loop Ramp to I-
CrossesWest 86th Street Eb/Wb
Location03.39 N I-65
RouteInterstate 465
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.91057, -86.27009
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length172 ft (52.5 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,348 (2021)
Projected traffic60,000 by 2030
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 NW Loop Ramp to I- over West 86th Street Eb/Wb built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW Loop Ramp to I- over West 86th Street Eb/Wb 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does NW Loop Ramp to I- over West 86th Street Eb/Wb carry?

About 10,348 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is NW Loop Ramp to I- over West 86th Street Eb/Wb?

The structure is 172 ft (52.5 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns NW Loop Ramp to I- over West 86th Street Eb/Wb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.