US Bridges

I-65 over SR 46

Fair

Bartholomew County, Indiana · 04.57 N SR 58 · Structure no. 035520

Built
1996
29 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Arch - Thru
Steel
Length
293 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
47,435
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 over SR 46 is a steel arch - thru carrying I-65 over SR 46 in Bartholomew County, Indiana. It was built in 1996 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 47,435 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,360 by 2041. The structure is 293 ft (89.3 m) long and 96 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-65
CrossesSR 46
Location04.57 N SR 58
RouteInterstate 65
CountyBartholomew County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.20036, -85.95807
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length293 ft (89.3 m)
Longest span197 ft (60.1 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.4 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47,435 (2021)
Projected traffic54,360 by 2041
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 over SR 46 built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is I-65 over SR 46 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does I-65 over SR 46 carry?

About 47,435 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is I-65 over SR 46?

The structure is 293 ft (89.3 m) long with a longest span of 197 ft (60.1 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 over SR 46?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.