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Marion County, IN · Structure #036770

I-65

I-65 in 05.09 N I-70, Marion County, Indiana received a condition grade of B (74/100). Built in 1968, the bridge carries 167K vehicles daily on I-65 over 29th Street.

I-65 carries a B on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 74/100. Most component ratings are solid; one or two may show wear consistent with the structure’s age, but the bridge is not flagged as structurally deficient.

The bridge was built in 1968 and is now 58 years old, at or past the typical 50-year design life for bridges of its vintage. Maintenance and inspection cycles are correspondingly more involved than for newer structures. I-65 carries an average daily traffic count of 167,273 vehicles, with 6 lane(s) crossing 29th Street. The owning agency is State Highway Agency; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.

B
74/100
74
Condition Score
167K
Daily Traffic
1968
Year Built
43.8m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckGood
7/9

The riding surface, evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear

SuperstructureGood
7/9

Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck

SubstructureGood
7/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
I-65
Crosses Over
29th Street
State
Indiana
County
Marion County
Location
05.09 N I-70
Year Built
1968
Reconstructed
2005
Age
58 years
Daily Traffic
167,273
Lanes
6
Length
43.8 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
036770

About This Bridge

I-65 is a 58-year-old bridge located 05.09 N I-70 in Marion County, Indiana. The bridge carries I-65 over 29th Street with 6 traffic lanes, handling approximately 167K vehicles per day. Built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2005, the structure spans 43.8 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (74/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 7/9 (good), superstructure 7/9 (good), and substructure 7/9 (good).

This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

Location Map

05.09 N I-70, Marion County, Indiana

39.808319, -86.166300

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Frequently Asked Questions

I-65 has a Condition Score of 74/100 (Grade B). Its deck is rated 7/9, superstructure 7/9, and substructure 7/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.

I-65 was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2005, making it 58 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

I-65 carries approximately 167K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 6 traffic lanes. It is 43.8 meters long and located on I-65 in 05.09 N I-70, Marion County, Indiana.

No, I-65 is not classified as structurally deficient. All three primary components (deck, superstructure, and substructure) are rated above 4 on the 0-9 NBI scale.

I-65 is located 05.09 N I-70 in Marion County, Indiana. The bridge carries I-65 over 29th Street. Its coordinates are 39.808319, -86.166300. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

I-65 carries I-65 over 29th Street. The bridge is 43.8 meters long and was built in 1968, with reconstruction in 2005.

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Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.

Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2026.