US Bridges

I-65 NB over Silver Creek

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Clark County, Indiana · 00.47 N I-265 · Structure no. 034720

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
303 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35,569
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 NB over Silver Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying I-65 NB over Silver Creek 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 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 35,569 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 74,468 by 2031. The structure is 303 ft (92.3 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-65 NB
CrossesSilver Creek
Location00.47 N I-265
RouteInterstate 65
CountyClark County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.3513, -85.75456
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length303 ft (92.3 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.9 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,569 (2004)
Projected traffic74,468 by 2031
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure5
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 NB over Silver Creek built?

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

What condition is I-65 NB over Silver 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does I-65 NB over Silver Creek carry?

About 35,569 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is I-65 NB over Silver Creek?

The structure is 303 ft (92.3 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.9 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 NB over Silver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.