US Bridges

I-65 NB over Able Ditch

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Jackson County, Indiana · 00.64 N SR 11 · Structure no. 035400

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
87 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,158
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 NB over Able Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-65 NB over Able Ditch 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 20,158 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,885 by 2039. The structure is 87 ft (26.6 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 NB
CrossesAble Ditch
Location00.64 N SR 11
RouteInterstate 65
CountyJackson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.03362, -85.89738
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 evaluation7: Better than 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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length87 ft (26.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.5 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,158 (2022)
Projected traffic20,885 by 2039
Trucks34%
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 NB over Able Ditch built?

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

What condition is I-65 NB over Able Ditch 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 NB over Able Ditch carry?

About 20,158 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is I-65 NB over Able Ditch?

The structure is 87 ft (26.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 NB over Able Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.