US Bridges

I-65 SB over Vernon Fk Muscatatuck Ri

Good

Jackson County, Indiana · 00.54 N US 31 · Structure no. 035150

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
223 ft
4 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 2015, 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 46% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,538 by 2033. The structure is 223 ft (67.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-65 SB
CrossesVernon Fk Muscatatuck Ri
Location00.54 N US 31
RouteInterstate 65
CountyJackson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.90825, -85.82724
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length223 ft (67.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,005 (2021)
Projected traffic18,538 by 2033
Trucks46%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

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 2015.

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 46% are trucks.

How long is I-65 SB over Vernon Fk Muscatatuck Ri?

The structure is 223 ft (67.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 SB over Vernon Fk Muscatatuck Ri?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.