US Bridges

I-65 NB over Stover Main Ditch

Good

Jasper County, Indiana · 02.77 S SR 10 · Structure no. 038210

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
95 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
33,690
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 NB over Stover Main Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-65 NB over Stover Main Ditch in Jasper County, Indiana. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2018, 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 33,690 vehicles a day, roughly 53% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,400 by 2035. The structure is 95 ft (28.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-65 NB
CrossesStover Main Ditch
Location02.77 S SR 10
RouteInterstate 65
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.10407, -87.26527
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length95 ft (28.9 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,690 (2013)
Projected traffic45,400 by 2035
Trucks53%
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 Stover Main Ditch built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is I-65 NB over Stover Main Ditch 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 Stover Main Ditch carry?

About 33,690 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 53% are trucks.

How long is I-65 NB over Stover Main Ditch?

The structure is 95 ft (28.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 NB over Stover Main Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.