US Bridges

I-65 NB over I-70 EB Ramp

Good

Marion County, Indiana · 01.53 N I-70 · Structure no. 080910

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
356 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
34,480
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 NB over I-70 EB Ramp is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying I-65 NB over I-70 EB Ramp 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 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 34,480 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,090 by 2041. The structure is 356 ft (108.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-65 NB
CrossesI-70 EB Ramp
Location01.53 N I-70
RouteInterstate 65
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.77481, -86.14218
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length356 ft (108.4 m)
Longest span176 ft (53.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,480 (2021)
Projected traffic41,090 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
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 NB over I-70 EB Ramp built?

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

What condition is I-65 NB over I-70 EB Ramp 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 over I-70 EB Ramp carry?

About 34,480 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

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

The structure is 356 ft (108.4 m) long with a longest span of 176 ft (53.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 NB over I-70 EB Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.