US Bridges

I-65 SB over Sugar Creek

Good

Boone County, Indiana · 02.04 N SR 47 · Structure no. 037320

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
261 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
48,511
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 SB over Sugar Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-65 SB over Sugar Creek in Boone County, Indiana. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 56 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 48,511 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,288 by 2031. The structure is 261 ft (79.5 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
CrossesSugar Creek
Location02.04 N SR 47
RouteInterstate 65
CountyBoone County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.15216, -86.53692
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 rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length261 ft (79.5 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.1 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,511 (2019)
Projected traffic32,288 by 2031
Trucks25%
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 Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is I-65 SB over Sugar 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 Sugar Creek carry?

About 48,511 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is I-65 SB over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 261 ft (79.5 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.1 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 SB over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.