US Bridges

SR 64SR 65 over US 41

Fair

Gibson County, Indiana · 01.70 W SR 65 · Structure no. 022870

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
208 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,434
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 64SR 65 over US 41 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 64SR 65 over US 41 in Gibson County, Indiana. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 66 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 15,434 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,197 by 2032. The structure is 208 ft (63.3 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 64SR 65
CrossesUS 41
Location01.70 W SR 65
RouteState Highway 64
CountyGibson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.35551, -87.59839
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length208 ft (63.3 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.1 m)
Deck width95 ft (29.1 m)
Roadway width92 ft (28.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,434 (2014)
Projected traffic36,197 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 64SR 65 over US 41 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is SR 64SR 65 over US 41 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 64SR 65 over US 41 carry?

About 15,434 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 64SR 65 over US 41?

The structure is 208 ft (63.3 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.1 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns SR 64SR 65 over US 41?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.