US 52 WB over I-65 Sb/Nb
PoorBoone County, Indiana · 01.89 N SR 32 · Structure no. 037240
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 281 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,664
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 52 WB over I-65 Sb/Nb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 52 WB over I-65 Sb/Nb in Boone County, Indiana. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 55 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 4,664 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,171 by 2031. The structure is 281 ft (85.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 52 WB over I-65 Sb/Nb built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is US 52 WB over I-65 Sb/Nb in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does US 52 WB over I-65 Sb/Nb carry?
About 4,664 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US 52 WB over I-65 Sb/Nb?
The structure is 281 ft (85.7 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns US 52 WB over I-65 Sb/Nb?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.