I-65 SB over Sandy Branch
FairJackson County, Indiana · 01.78 S US 50 · Structure no. 035200
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 2014
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 82 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 19,005
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-65 SB over Sandy Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-65 SB over Sandy Branch in Jackson County, Indiana. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 67 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 5 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 19,005 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,538 by 2033. The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-65 SB over Sandy Branch built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.
What condition is I-65 SB over Sandy Branch 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does I-65 SB over Sandy Branch carry?
About 19,005 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.
How long is I-65 SB over Sandy Branch?
The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns I-65 SB over Sandy Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.