US Bridges

I-65 SB over Spring Creek

Good

Boone County, Indiana · 00.61 S SR 47 · Structure no. 037290

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
97 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,670
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 SB over Spring Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-65 SB over Spring Creek in Boone County, Indiana. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2002, 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 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 22,670 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,370 by 2027. The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-65 SB
CrossesSpring Creek
Location00.61 S SR 47
RouteInterstate 65
CountyBoone County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.11802, -86.51544
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length97 ft (29.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,670 (2017)
Projected traffic26,370 by 2027
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure2
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 Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is I-65 SB over Spring 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does I-65 SB over Spring Creek carry?

About 22,670 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is I-65 SB over Spring Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 SB over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.