US Bridges

I-65 SB over Denois Creek

Good

Bartholomew County, Indiana · 01.89 N SR 58 · Structure no. 035490

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,670
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 SB over Denois Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-65 SB over Denois Creek in Bartholomew County, Indiana. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 65 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 23,670 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,405 by 2040. The structure is 93 ft (28.4 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-65 SB
CrossesDenois Creek
Location01.89 N SR 58
RouteInterstate 65
CountyBartholomew County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.16154, -85.95846
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.4 m)
Longest span36 ft (11.1 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.9 m)
Roadway width62 ft (19 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,670 (2020)
Projected traffic28,405 by 2040
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-65 SB over Denois Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is I-65 SB over Denois Creek 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does I-65 SB over Denois Creek carry?

About 23,670 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is I-65 SB over Denois Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.4 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 SB over Denois Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.