US Bridges

I-65 over Manson-Colfax CO Road

Good

Clinton County, Indiana · 03.37 S SR 28 · Structure no. 037391

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45,450
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 over Manson-Colfax CO Road is a concrete culvert carrying I-65 over Manson-Colfax CO Road in Clinton County, Indiana. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 45,450 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,910 by 2040. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 172 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesI-65
CrossesManson-Colfax CO Road
Location03.37 S SR 28
RouteInterstate 65
CountyClinton County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.22533, -86.61275
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
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.8 m)
Deck width172 ft (52.4 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45,450 (2020)
Projected traffic54,910 by 2040
Trucks42%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 over Manson-Colfax CO Road built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-65 over Manson-Colfax CO 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does I-65 over Manson-Colfax CO Road carry?

About 45,450 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 42% are trucks.

How long is I-65 over Manson-Colfax CO Road?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 172 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 over Manson-Colfax CO Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.