US Bridges

I-65 NB over CSX RR

Good

Jasper County, Indiana · 03.92 S SR 10 · Structure no. 038190

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
171 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,885
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 NB over CSX RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-65 NB over CSX RR in Jasper County, Indiana. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2011, 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 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-65 NB
CrossesCSX RR
Location03.92 S SR 10
RouteInterstate 65
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.08768, -87.26687
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 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
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 NB over CSX RR built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is I-65 NB over CSX RR 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 CSX RR carry?

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

How long is I-65 NB over CSX RR?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 NB over CSX RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.