US Bridges

Farmington Road over I-65

Good

Jackson County, Indiana · 01.62 N US 31 · Structure no. 035180

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
180 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,928
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Farmington Road over I-65 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Farmington Road over I-65 in Jackson County, Indiana. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 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 2,928 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,809 by 2031. The structure is 180 ft (54.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFarmington Road
CrossesI-65
Location01.62 N US 31
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJackson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.92189, -85.83665
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length180 ft (54.8 m)
Longest span89 ft (27 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,928 (2021)
Projected traffic3,809 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Farmington Road over I-65 built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Farmington Road over I-65 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 Farmington Road over I-65 carry?

About 2,928 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Farmington Road over I-65?

The structure is 180 ft (54.8 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Farmington Road over I-65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.