US Bridges

I-65 SB to I-865 E over I-65

Fair

Boone County, Indiana · 00.54 E I-65 · Structure no. 051230

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
261 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,168
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 SB to I-865 E over I-65 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-65 SB to I-865 E over I-65 in Boone County, Indiana. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 54 years old, older 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 13,168 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,000 by 2035. The structure is 261 ft (79.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-65 SB to I-865 E
CrossesI-65
Location00.54 E I-65
RouteInterstate 865
CountyBoone County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.93109, -86.33929
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length261 ft (79.7 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,168 (2004)
Projected traffic24,000 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-65 SB to I-865 E over I-65 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is I-65 SB to I-865 E over I-65 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does I-65 SB to I-865 E over I-65 carry?

About 13,168 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I-65 SB to I-865 E over I-65?

The structure is 261 ft (79.7 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 SB to I-865 E over I-65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.