US Bridges

I-65 NB over Sugar Creek

Good

Johnson County, Indiana · 03.76 S SR 44 · Structure no. 035740

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
404 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
28,018
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 NB over Sugar Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-65 NB over Sugar Creek in Johnson County, Indiana. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 55 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 28,018 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,329 by 2035. The structure is 404 ft (123.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-65 NB
CrossesSugar Creek
Location03.76 S SR 44
RouteInterstate 65
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.43506, -85.98087
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating47.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length404 ft (123.2 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,018 (2022)
Projected traffic28,329 by 2035
Trucks27%
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 Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is I-65 NB over Sugar Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does I-65 NB over Sugar Creek carry?

About 28,018 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is I-65 NB over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 404 ft (123.2 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 NB over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.