US Bridges

Carr Hill RD80S over I-65

Good

Bartholomew County, Indiana · 00.89 S SR 46 · Structure no. 035510

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
209 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,514
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carr Hill RD80S over I-65 is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Carr Hill RD80S over I-65 in Bartholomew County, Indiana. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 64 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 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 4,514 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,610 by 2040. The structure is 209 ft (63.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCarr Hill RD80S
CrossesI-65
Location00.89 S SR 46
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.18754, -85.95882
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.8 US tons
Inventory rating63.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length209 ft (63.6 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,514 (2022)
Projected traffic4,610 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Carr Hill RD80S over I-65 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Carr Hill RD80S over I-65 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 Carr Hill RD80S over I-65 carry?

About 4,514 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Carr Hill RD80S over I-65?

The structure is 209 ft (63.6 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Carr Hill RD80S over I-65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.