US Bridges

Whitestown Pkwy over I-65 Sb/Nb

Fair

Boone County, Indiana · 06.22 W US 421 · Structure no. 031530

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
214 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
24,725
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whitestown Pkwy over I-65 Sb/Nb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Whitestown Pkwy over I-65 Sb/Nb in Boone County, Indiana. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 67 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 24,725 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,567 by 2034. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesWhitestown Pkwy
CrossesI-65 Sb/Nb
Location06.22 W US 421
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBoone County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.94724, -86.35376
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJune 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 rating80.7 US tons
Inventory rating48.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.2 m)
Deck width72 ft (22 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,725 (2014)
Projected traffic17,567 by 2034
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 Whitestown Pkwy over I-65 Sb/Nb built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Whitestown Pkwy over I-65 Sb/Nb 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Whitestown Pkwy over I-65 Sb/Nb carry?

About 24,725 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Whitestown Pkwy over I-65 Sb/Nb?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.2 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Whitestown Pkwy over I-65 Sb/Nb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.