US Bridges

I-65 SB over US 231

Good

Jasper County, Indiana · 03.57 N US 24 · Structure no. 038030

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
116 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,094
2005 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 SB over US 231 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-65 SB over US 231 in Jasper County, Indiana. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2016, 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 16,094 vehicles a day, roughly 46% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,405 by 2030. The structure is 116 ft (35.3 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-65 SB
CrossesUS 231
Location03.57 N US 24
RouteInterstate 65
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.80924, -87.15415
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length116 ft (35.3 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.5 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,094 (2005)
Projected traffic26,405 by 2030
Trucks46%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 US 231 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is I-65 SB over US 231 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 2023.

How much traffic does I-65 SB over US 231 carry?

About 16,094 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 46% are trucks.

How long is I-65 SB over US 231?

The structure is 116 ft (35.3 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.5 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 SB over US 231?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.