US Bridges

I-865 WB over Eagle Creek

Fair

Boone County, Indiana · 04.10 E I-65 · Structure no. 051320

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
297 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,990
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-865 WB over Eagle Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-865 WB over Eagle Creek in Boone County, Indiana. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2019, 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 16,990 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,040 by 2039. The structure is 297 ft (90.4 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-865 WB
CrossesEagle Creek
Location04.10 E I-65
RouteInterstate 865
CountyBoone County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.93069, -86.27224
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length297 ft (90.4 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,990 (2019)
Projected traffic20,040 by 2039
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-865 WB over Eagle Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is I-865 WB over Eagle Creek 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-865 WB over Eagle Creek carry?

About 16,990 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is I-865 WB over Eagle Creek?

The structure is 297 ft (90.4 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns I-865 WB over Eagle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.