US Bridges

I-65 NB over SR 2

Good

Lake County, Indiana · 07.37 S US 231 N JCT · Structure no. 038380

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
157 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
25,990
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 NB over SR 2 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-65 NB over SR 2 in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 61 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 25,990 vehicles a day, roughly 44% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,464 by 2035. The structure is 157 ft (47.8 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-65 NB
CrossesSR 2
Location07.37 S US 231 N JCT
RouteInterstate 65
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.28934, -87.30085
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length157 ft (47.8 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,990 (2015)
Projected traffic31,464 by 2035
Trucks44%
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 NB over SR 2 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is I-65 NB over SR 2 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does I-65 NB over SR 2 carry?

About 25,990 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 44% are trucks.

How long is I-65 NB over SR 2?

The structure is 157 ft (47.8 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 NB over SR 2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.