US Bridges

I-65 NB over Knight Road/Cr 500N

Good

Jasper County, Indiana · 04.01 S SR 10 · Structure no. 038170

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
139 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,885
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 NB over Knight Road/Cr 500N is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-65 NB over Knight Road/Cr 500N in Jasper County, Indiana. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1988, 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 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 13,885 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,146 by 2030. The structure is 139 ft (42.3 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-65 NB
CrossesKnight Road/Cr 500N
Location04.01 S SR 10
RouteInterstate 65
CountyJasper County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.08638, -87.26763
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length139 ft (42.3 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,885 (2004)
Projected traffic25,146 by 2030
Trucks10%
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 NB over Knight Road/Cr 500N built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is I-65 NB over Knight Road/Cr 500N 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 NB over Knight Road/Cr 500N carry?

About 13,885 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I-65 NB over Knight Road/Cr 500N?

The structure is 139 ft (42.3 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 NB over Knight Road/Cr 500N?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.