US Bridges

I-65 SB over Prairie Creek Trail

Fair

Boone County, Indiana · 00.55 N SR 32 · Structure no. 037211

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
242 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
57,066
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 SB over Prairie Creek Trail is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying I-65 SB over Prairie Creek Trail in Boone County, Indiana. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger 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 57,066 vehicles a day, roughly 47% of them trucks, projected to reach 75,974 by 2035. The structure is 242 ft (73.7 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-65 SB
CrossesPrairie Creek Trail
Location00.55 N SR 32
RouteInterstate 65
CountyBoone County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.05419, -86.4932
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length242 ft (73.7 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57,066 (2021)
Projected traffic75,974 by 2035
Trucks47%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-65 SB over Prairie Creek Trail built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-65 SB over Prairie Creek Trail 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 I-65 SB over Prairie Creek Trail carry?

About 57,066 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 47% are trucks.

How long is I-65 SB over Prairie Creek Trail?

The structure is 242 ft (73.7 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 SB over Prairie Creek Trail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.