US Bridges

I-65 NB over 9th ST L&i RR

Good

Clark County, Indiana · 00.08 S SR 62X · Structure no. 079918

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
124 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
44,149
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 NB over 9th ST L&i RR is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying I-65 NB over 9th ST L&i RR in Clark County, Indiana. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 44,149 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,000 by 2030. The structure is 124 ft (37.7 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-65 NB
Crosses9th ST L&i RR
Location00.08 S SR 62X
RouteInterstate 65
CountyClark County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.27817, -85.74939
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 rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length124 ft (37.7 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.1 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.4 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44,149 (2004)
Projected traffic52,000 by 2030
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 9th ST L&i RR built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-65 NB over 9th ST L&i 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 9th ST L&i RR carry?

About 44,149 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is I-65 NB over 9th ST L&i RR?

The structure is 124 ft (37.7 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.1 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 NB over 9th ST L&i RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.