US Bridges

I-65 SB over East Fork White River

Good

Jackson County, Indiana · 01.33 S SR 11 · Structure no. 035310

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,518 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,467
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 SB over East Fork White River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-65 SB over East Fork White River in Jackson County, Indiana. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 65 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 15,467 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,155 by 2039. The structure is 1,518 ft (462.7 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-65 SB
CrossesEast Fork White River
Location01.33 S SR 11
RouteInterstate 65
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.01242, -85.87318
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+17 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,518 ft (462.7 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.6 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.5 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,467 (2022)
Projected traffic17,155 by 2039
Trucks38%
Lanes on structure3
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 East Fork White River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is I-65 SB over East Fork White River 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does I-65 SB over East Fork White River carry?

About 15,467 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is I-65 SB over East Fork White River?

The structure is 1,518 ft (462.7 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.6 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 SB over East Fork White River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.