US Bridges

I-65 SB over Tp&w RR

Fair

Jasper County, Indiana · 00.47 S US 24 · Structure no. 038010

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
175 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
41,719
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 SB over Tp&w RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-65 SB over Tp&w RR in Jasper County, Indiana. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1994, 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 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 41,719 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,853 by 2030. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-65 SB
CrossesTp&w RR
Location00.47 S US 24
RouteInterstate 65
CountyJasper County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.75986, -87.11606
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.5 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,719 (2021)
Projected traffic26,853 by 2030
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
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 Tp&w RR built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is I-65 SB over Tp&w RR 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does I-65 SB over Tp&w RR carry?

About 41,719 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is I-65 SB over Tp&w RR?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.5 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 SB over Tp&w RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.