US Bridges

I-65 NB over Abandoned RR

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Clark County, Indiana · 00.09 S US 31 Sbl · Structure no. 034670

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
43,236
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 NB over Abandoned RR is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying I-65 NB over Abandoned RR in Clark County, Indiana. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 43,236 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 92,338 by 2033. The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-65 NB
CrossesAbandoned RR
Location00.09 S US 31 Sbl
RouteInterstate 65
CountyClark County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.31762, -85.75268
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.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating62.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length77 ft (23.4 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,236 (2004)
Projected traffic92,338 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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 NB over Abandoned RR built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-65 NB over Abandoned RR 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does I-65 NB over Abandoned RR carry?

About 43,236 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-65 NB over Abandoned RR?

The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 NB over Abandoned RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.