US Bridges

I-65 SB over US 50

Fair

Jackson County, Indiana · 04.18 N US 31 · Structure no. 035220

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
212 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,168
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 SB over US 50 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-65 SB over US 50 in Jackson County, Indiana. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1989, 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 16,168 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,899 by 2032. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-65 SB
CrossesUS 50
Location04.18 N US 31
RouteInterstate 65
CountyJackson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.95819, -85.84364
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.6 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,168 (2022)
Projected traffic54,899 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 50 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is I-65 SB over US 50 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 US 50 carry?

About 16,168 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I-65 SB over US 50?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.6 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 SB over US 50?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.