US Bridges

I-65 SB over US 31

Fair

Jackson County, Indiana · 04.56 S SR 250 · Structure no. 035080

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
155 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,441
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 SB over US 31 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-65 SB over US 31 in Jackson County, Indiana. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 13,441 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,096 by 2033. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-65 SB
CrossesUS 31
Location04.56 S SR 250
RouteInterstate 65
CountyJackson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.78059, -85.82958
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,441 (2004)
Projected traffic26,096 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-65 SB over US 31 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is I-65 SB over US 31 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does I-65 SB over US 31 carry?

About 13,441 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I-65 SB over US 31?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 SB over US 31?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.