US Bridges

CR 850 Slaird Hill over I-65 Sb/Nb

Fair

Jasper County, Indiana · 01.62 N SR 16 · Structure no. 038070

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
223 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
183
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 850 Slaird Hill over I-65 Sb/Nb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 850 Slaird Hill over I-65 Sb/Nb in Jasper County, Indiana. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1996, 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 183 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 303 by 2028. The structure is 223 ft (67.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 850 Slaird Hill
CrossesI-65 Sb/Nb
Location01.62 N SR 16
RouteCounty Highway 65
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.88794, -87.20075
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 rating48.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length223 ft (67.9 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic183 (2004)
Projected traffic303 by 2028
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 CR 850 Slaird Hill over I-65 Sb/Nb built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is CR 850 Slaird Hill 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does CR 850 Slaird Hill over I-65 Sb/Nb carry?

About 183 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 850 Slaird Hill over I-65 Sb/Nb?

The structure is 223 ft (67.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 850 Slaird Hill over I-65 Sb/Nb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.