US Bridges

I-65 SB over Washington St/Old US 40

Good

Marion County, Indiana · 00.92 N I-70 · Structure no. 080880

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
131 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
58,288
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 SB over Washington St/Old US 40 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying I-65 SB over Washington St/Old US 40 in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 58,288 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 76,198 by 2041. The structure is 131 ft (39.8 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-65 SB
CrossesWashington St/Old US 40
Location00.92 N I-70
RouteInterstate 65
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.7669, -86.14306
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length131 ft (39.8 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.3 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58,288 (2021)
Projected traffic76,198 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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 over Washington St/Old US 40 built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-65 SB over Washington St/Old US 40 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 SB over Washington St/Old US 40 carry?

About 58,288 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I-65 SB over Washington St/Old US 40?

The structure is 131 ft (39.8 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 SB over Washington St/Old US 40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.