US Bridges

I-65 SB over SR 44

Good

Johnson County, Indiana · 09.48 N SR 252 · Structure no. 035810

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
200 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25,102
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 SB over SR 44 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-65 SB over SR 44 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 25,102 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,267 by 2035. The structure is 200 ft (60.9 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-65 SB
CrossesSR 44
Location09.48 N SR 252
RouteInterstate 65
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.48321, -86.01405
Functional classUrban 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.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.2 US tons
Inventory rating42.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (60.9 m)
Longest span98 ft (30 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,102 (2022)
Projected traffic47,267 by 2035
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure3
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 SB over SR 44 built?

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

What condition is I-65 SB over SR 44 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 SB over SR 44 carry?

About 25,102 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I-65 SB over SR 44?

The structure is 200 ft (60.9 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (30 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 SB over SR 44?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.