FLETCHER AVENUE
Carrying FLETCHER AVENUE over I-65 SBL
00.42 N I-70, Marion, Indiana
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: FLETCHER AVENUE
The FLETCHER AVENUE bridge in Marion, Indiana carries FLETCHER AVENUE over I-65 SBL. It was built in 1973, making it 53 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel. Daily traffic averages 54,940 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Indiana bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How FLETCHER AVENUE compares
Live comparison across Indiana.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1973
- Material
- Steel
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 54,940 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 036380
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether FLETCHER AVENUE is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare FLETCHER AVENUE against other structures in Marion and across Indiana. Indiana bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for FLETCHER AVENUE?
FLETCHER AVENUE in Marion, Indiana on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is FLETCHER AVENUE inspected?
FLETCHER AVENUE's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 54,940 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FLETCHER AVENUE is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for FLETCHER AVENUE?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for FLETCHER AVENUE.
Who is responsible for maintaining FLETCHER AVENUE?
Ownership is not specified for FLETCHER AVENUE in the NBI.
How old is FLETCHER AVENUE and does age affect safety?
FLETCHER AVENUE was built in 1973, making it 53 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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