US Bridges

I-65 NB over Brush Creek

Fair

Clinton County, Indiana · 04.89 N SR 47 · Structure no. 037350

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
43,674
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 NB over Brush Creek is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-65 NB over Brush Creek in Clinton County, Indiana. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1996, 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 5 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 43,674 vehicles a day, roughly 39% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,841 by 2034. The structure is 102 ft (31 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
CrossesBrush Creek
Location04.89 N SR 47
RouteInterstate 65
CountyClinton County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.18725, -86.5643
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length102 ft (31 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,674 (2021)
Projected traffic26,841 by 2034
Trucks39%
Lanes on structure2
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 Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is I-65 NB over Brush Creek 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 June 2023.

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

About 43,674 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 39% are trucks.

How long is I-65 NB over Brush Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 NB over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.