US Bridges

I-65 NB over Louisville & Indiana RR

Fair

Bartholomew County, Indiana · 00.66 N US 31 · Structure no. 035620

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
191 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25,460
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 NB over Louisville & Indiana RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-65 NB over Louisville & Indiana RR in Bartholomew County, Indiana. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 57 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 25,460 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,093 by 2032. The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-65 NB
CrossesLouisville & Indiana RR
Location00.66 N US 31
RouteInterstate 65
CountyBartholomew County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.31189, -85.95441
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length191 ft (58.2 m)
Longest span72 ft (22 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,460 (2022)
Projected traffic37,093 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-65 NB over Louisville & Indiana RR built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is I-65 NB over Louisville & Indiana RR 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 Louisville & Indiana RR carry?

About 25,460 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I-65 NB over Louisville & Indiana RR?

The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (22 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 NB over Louisville & Indiana RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.