I-65 SB over 39th Avenue
GoodLake County, Indiana · 05.33 N US 30 · Structure no. 038730
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 141 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 47,742
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-65 SB over 39th Avenue is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-65 SB over 39th Avenue in Lake County, Indiana. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2001, 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 47,742 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 112,054 by 2030. The structure is 141 ft (42.9 m) long and 77 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-65 SB over 39th Avenue built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.
What condition is I-65 SB over 39th 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does I-65 SB over 39th Avenue carry?
About 47,742 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is I-65 SB over 39th Avenue?
The structure is 141 ft (42.9 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.8 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.
Who owns I-65 SB over 39th Avenue?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.