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I-65 SB Sbl Ramp over Central Avenue

Good

Marion County, Indiana · 02.52 N I-70 · Structure no. 080844

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
53,313
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 SB Sbl Ramp over Central Avenue is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying I-65 SB Sbl Ramp over Central Avenue 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 53,313 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,650 by 2041. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-65 SB Sbl Ramp
CrossesCentral Avenue
Location02.52 N I-70
RouteInterstate 65
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.7825, -86.14942
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.3 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53,313 (2021)
Projected traffic54,650 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-65 SB Sbl Ramp over Central Avenue built?

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

What condition is I-65 SB Sbl Ramp over Central Avenue 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 SB Sbl Ramp over Central Avenue carry?

About 53,313 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I-65 SB Sbl Ramp over Central Avenue?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.3 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 SB Sbl Ramp over Central Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.