US Bridges

I-65 NB over Brownstown Road

Good

Clark County, Indiana · 02.03 N SR 160 · Structure no. 034911

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,681
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 NB over Brownstown Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-65 NB over Brownstown Road in Clark County, Indiana. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 18,681 vehicles a day, roughly 39% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,878 by 2034. The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-65 NB
CrossesBrownstown Road
Location02.03 N SR 160
RouteInterstate 65
CountyClark County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.56999, -85.7789
Functional classRural 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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length77 ft (23.4 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,681 (2014)
Projected traffic23,878 by 2034
Trucks39%
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 NB over Brownstown Road built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-65 NB over Brownstown Road 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does I-65 NB over Brownstown Road carry?

About 18,681 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 39% are trucks.

How long is I-65 NB over Brownstown Road?

The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 NB over Brownstown Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.