I-65 SB over 109th Avenue
GoodLake County, Indiana · 01.86 N US 231 · Structure no. 038500
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 2018
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 116 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 22,253
- 2004 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-65 SB over 109th Avenue is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-65 SB over 109th Avenue in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 60 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 22,253 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,300 by 2030. The structure is 116 ft (35.3 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-65 SB over 109th Avenue built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.
What condition is I-65 SB over 109th Avenue 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 SB over 109th Avenue carry?
About 22,253 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.
How long is I-65 SB over 109th Avenue?
The structure is 116 ft (35.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.
Who owns I-65 SB over 109th Avenue?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.