US Bridges

CR 600 N over I-65

Fair

Johnson County, Indiana · 06.02 N SR 44 · Structure no. 035880

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
256 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,577
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 600 N over I-65 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 600 N over I-65 in Johnson County, Indiana. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 54 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,577 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,548 by 2034. The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 600 N
CrossesI-65
Location06.02 N SR 44
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJohnson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.56548, -86.05144
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length256 ft (78 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,577 (2021)
Projected traffic1,548 by 2034
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 CR 600 N over I-65 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is CR 600 N over I-65 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does CR 600 N over I-65 carry?

About 1,577 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 600 N over I-65?

The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns CR 600 N over I-65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.