US Bridges

SR 65 over Black River

Good

Gibson County, Indiana · 02.09 S SR 168 · Structure no. 023211

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,380
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 65 over Black River is a concrete culvert carrying SR 65 over Black River in Gibson County, Indiana. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,380 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,406 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 65
CrossesBlack River
Location02.09 S SR 168
RouteState Highway 65
CountyGibson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.24094, -87.6955
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length44 ft (13.5 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,380 (2022)
Projected traffic1,406 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 65 over Black River built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 65 over Black River 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 65 over Black River carry?

About 1,380 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SR 65 over Black River?

The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 65 over Black River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.