US Bridges

I-65 NB Exit Lane over NB Frontage Roads

Good

Clark County, Indiana · 00.37 N US 31 SB · Structure no. 034704

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
170 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,060
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 NB Exit Lane over NB Frontage Roads is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-65 NB Exit Lane over NB Frontage Roads in Clark County, Indiana. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,060 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,713 by 2031. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-65 NB Exit Lane
CrossesNB Frontage Roads
Location00.37 N US 31 SB
RouteInterstate 65
CountyClark County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.32194, -85.75312
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span161 ft (49.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,060 (2004)
Projected traffic6,713 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
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 NB Exit Lane over NB Frontage Roads built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-65 NB Exit Lane over NB Frontage Roads 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does I-65 NB Exit Lane over NB Frontage Roads carry?

About 3,060 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I-65 NB Exit Lane over NB Frontage Roads?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 161 ft (49.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 NB Exit Lane over NB Frontage Roads?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.