I-65 SB over Driftwood River
GoodBartholomew County, Indiana · 00.32 N SR 46 · Structure no. 035550
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 2010
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,019 ft
- 15 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 27,789
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-65 SB over Driftwood River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-65 SB 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 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 27,789 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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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 SB 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 SB over Driftwood River 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 Driftwood River carry?
About 27,789 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is I-65 SB 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 SB over Driftwood River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.