US Bridges

I-65 SB over NS RR

Fair

Newton County, Indiana · 03.67 N SR 10 · Structure no. 038250

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
148 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40,644
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 SB over NS RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-65 SB over NS RR in Newton County, Indiana. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 59 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 40,644 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,479 by 2030. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-65 SB
CrossesNS RR
Location03.67 N SR 10
RouteInterstate 65
CountyNewton County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.19552, -87.28511
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.6 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,644 (2022)
Projected traffic25,479 by 2030
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$625,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-65 SB over NS RR built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is I-65 SB over NS RR 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does I-65 SB over NS RR carry?

About 40,644 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is I-65 SB over NS RR?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.6 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 SB over NS RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.