US Bridges

I-65 NB over Prairie Creek

Good

Boone County, Indiana · 00.20 N US 52 · Structure no. 037251

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
112 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25,855
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 NB over Prairie Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying I-65 NB over Prairie Creek in Boone County, Indiana. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 25,855 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,865 by 2043. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 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 NB
CrossesPrairie Creek
Location00.20 N US 52
RouteInterstate 65
CountyBoone County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.07558, -86.49919
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,855 (2023)
Projected traffic27,865 by 2043
Trucks35%
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 NB over Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-65 NB over Prairie Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does I-65 NB over Prairie Creek carry?

About 25,855 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is I-65 NB over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 NB over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.