US Bridges

SR 28 over I-65 Sb/Nb

Fair

Clinton County, Indiana · 02.52 E US 52 · Structure no. 007670

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
253 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,093
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 28 over I-65 Sb/Nb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 28 over I-65 Sb/Nb in Clinton County, Indiana. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 56 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 9,093 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,653 by 2033. The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 28
CrossesI-65 Sb/Nb
Location02.52 E US 52
RouteState Highway 28
CountyClinton County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.26197, -86.65539
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length253 ft (77.1 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.7 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,093 (2021)
Projected traffic4,653 by 2033
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed15.5 mi (25 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR 28 over I-65 Sb/Nb built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is SR 28 over I-65 Sb/Nb in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 28 over I-65 Sb/Nb carry?

About 9,093 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is SR 28 over I-65 Sb/Nb?

The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.7 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns SR 28 over I-65 Sb/Nb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.