US Bridges

I-65 SB over CSX RR

Good

Jackson County, Indiana · 00.74 N US 50 · Structure no. 035240

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
146 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,828
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 SB over CSX RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-65 SB over CSX RR in Jackson County, Indiana. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 66 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 15,828 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,274 by 2033. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-65 SB
CrossesCSX RR
Location00.74 N US 50
RouteInterstate 65
CountyJackson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.9689, -85.84359
Functional classUrban 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,828 (2022)
Projected traffic31,274 by 2033
Trucks38%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 CSX RR built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is I-65 SB over CSX RR 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 CSX RR carry?

About 15,828 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is I-65 SB over CSX RR?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 SB over CSX RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.