US Bridges

I-65 SB over Conrail RR

Good

Jackson County, Indiana · 00.41 N SR 11 · Structure no. 035390

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
189 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,999
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 SB over Conrail RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-65 SB over Conrail RR 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 19,999 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,885 by 2039. The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-65 SB
CrossesConrail RR
Location00.41 N SR 11
RouteInterstate 65
CountyJackson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.03101, -85.89476
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.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length189 ft (57.6 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.8 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.5 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,999 (2022)
Projected traffic20,885 by 2039
Trucks34%
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 Conrail RR 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 Conrail 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does I-65 SB over Conrail RR carry?

About 19,999 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is I-65 SB over Conrail RR?

The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.8 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 SB over Conrail RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.