I-65 NB over Driftwood River
FairBartholomew County, Indiana · 00.32 N SR 46 · Structure no. 035540
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 2010
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,019 ft
- 15 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 21,514
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-65 NB over Driftwood River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-65 NB over Driftwood River in Bartholomew County, Indiana. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2010, 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 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 21,514 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,851 by 2031. The structure is 1,019 ft (310.5 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-65 NB over Driftwood River built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.
What condition is I-65 NB over Driftwood River 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does I-65 NB over Driftwood River carry?
About 21,514 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is I-65 NB over Driftwood River?
The structure is 1,019 ft (310.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns I-65 NB over Driftwood River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.