US Bridges

SR 16 over I-65 Sb/Nb

Fair

Jasper County, Indiana · 01.73 W US 231 · Structure no. 004220

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
231 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,179
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 16 over I-65 Sb/Nb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 16 over I-65 Sb/Nb in Jasper County, Indiana. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 59 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 6 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 1,179 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,327 by 2037. The structure is 231 ft (70.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 16
CrossesI-65 Sb/Nb
Location01.73 W US 231
RouteState Highway 16
CountyJasper County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.86618, -87.18897
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length231 ft (70.3 m)
Longest span72 ft (22 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,179 (2020)
Projected traffic1,327 by 2037
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR 16 over I-65 Sb/Nb built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is SR 16 over I-65 Sb/Nb 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 16 over I-65 Sb/Nb carry?

About 1,179 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 16 over I-65 Sb/Nb?

The structure is 231 ft (70.3 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (22 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 16 over I-65 Sb/Nb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.