US Bridges

CR 800 N over I-65

Fair

Bartholomew County, Indiana · 01.18 N US 31 · Structure no. 035640

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
255 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,306
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 800 N over I-65 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 800 N over I-65 in Bartholomew County, Indiana. It was built in 1968, 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 1,306 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,143 by 2033. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 800 N
CrossesI-65
Location01.18 N US 31
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBartholomew County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.31796, -85.94844
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length255 ft (77.7 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,306 (2022)
Projected traffic1,143 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 CR 800 N over I-65 built?

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

What condition is CR 800 N over I-65 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 CR 800 N over I-65 carry?

About 1,306 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 800 N over I-65?

The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns CR 800 N over I-65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.