US Bridges

US 24 over I-65 Sb/Nb

Good

Jasper County, Indiana · 01.78 E US 231 · Structure no. 005900

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
233 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,590
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 24 over I-65 Sb/Nb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 24 over I-65 Sb/Nb in Jasper County, Indiana. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 57 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 9,590 vehicles a day, roughly 43% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,187 by 2030. The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesUS 24
CrossesI-65 Sb/Nb
Location01.78 E US 231
RouteU.S. Route 24
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.76573, -87.11965
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length233 ft (71 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,590 (2021)
Projected traffic14,187 by 2030
Trucks43%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 24 over I-65 Sb/Nb built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is US 24 over I-65 Sb/Nb 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 24 over I-65 Sb/Nb carry?

About 9,590 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 43% are trucks.

How long is US 24 over I-65 Sb/Nb?

The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 24 over I-65 Sb/Nb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.