I-65 SB over Vernon Fk Muscatatuck Ri
GoodJackson County, Indiana · 00.37 N US 31 · Structure no. 035130
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 523 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 19,005
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-65 SB over Vernon Fk Muscatatuck Ri is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-65 SB over Vernon Fk Muscatatuck Ri in Jackson County, Indiana. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 70 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 19,005 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,285 by 2033. The structure is 523 ft (159.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-65 SB over Vernon Fk Muscatatuck Ri built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is I-65 SB over Vernon Fk Muscatatuck Ri 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does I-65 SB over Vernon Fk Muscatatuck Ri carry?
About 19,005 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is I-65 SB over Vernon Fk Muscatatuck Ri?
The structure is 523 ft (159.4 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns I-65 SB over Vernon Fk Muscatatuck Ri?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.