US Bridges

I-65 SB over Kankakee River

Good

Newton County, Indiana · 04.82 N SR 10 · Structure no. 038291

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
205 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,482
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 SB over Kankakee River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-65 SB over Kankakee River in Newton County, Indiana. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger 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 18,482 vehicles a day, roughly 49% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,370 by 2035. The structure is 205 ft (62.6 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-65 SB
CrossesKankakee River
Location04.82 N SR 10
RouteInterstate 65
CountyNewton County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.21142, -87.29106
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length205 ft (62.6 m)
Longest span204 ft (62.1 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,482 (2015)
Projected traffic25,370 by 2035
Trucks49%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-65 SB over Kankakee River built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-65 SB over Kankakee River 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does I-65 SB over Kankakee River carry?

About 18,482 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 49% are trucks.

How long is I-65 SB over Kankakee River?

The structure is 205 ft (62.6 m) long with a longest span of 204 ft (62.1 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 SB over Kankakee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.