US Bridges

I-65 NB over Martindale Ditch

Fair

Jasper County, Indiana · 00.59 S SR 114 · Structure no. 038120

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,481
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 NB over Martindale Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-65 NB over Martindale Ditch in Jasper County, Indiana. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1997, 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 5 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 12,481 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,602 by 2028. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-65 NB
CrossesMartindale Ditch
Location00.59 S SR 114
RouteInterstate 65
CountyJasper County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.93213, -87.21919
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,481 (2004)
Projected traffic22,602 by 2028
Trucks37%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-65 NB over Martindale Ditch built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is I-65 NB over Martindale Ditch 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 I-65 NB over Martindale Ditch carry?

About 12,481 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is I-65 NB over Martindale Ditch?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 NB over Martindale Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.