I-65 over Drainage Ditch
GoodJohnson County, Indiana · 05.80 S I-465 · Structure no. 035915
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old, rebuilt 2015
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 29 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 92,074
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-65 over Drainage Ditch is a steel culvert carrying I-65 over Drainage Ditch 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 92,074 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 144,539 by 2031. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 132 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-65 over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.
What condition is I-65 over Drainage 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does I-65 over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 92,074 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is I-65 over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 132 ft wide.
Who owns I-65 over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.