US Bridges

I-65 Sbl over Muscatatuck River Ovfl

Fair

Scott County, Indiana · 01.09 N SR 256 · Structure no. 035020

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
161 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,441
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 Sbl over Muscatatuck River Ovfl is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-65 Sbl over Muscatatuck River Ovfl in Scott County, Indiana. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 66 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 13,441 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,595 by 2031. The structure is 161 ft (49 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-65 Sbl
CrossesMuscatatuck River Ovfl
Location01.09 N SR 256
RouteInterstate 65
CountyScott County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.7554, -85.82636
Functional classUrban 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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length161 ft (49 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,441 (2004)
Projected traffic26,595 by 2031
Trucks10%
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 Sbl over Muscatatuck River Ovfl built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is I-65 Sbl over Muscatatuck River Ovfl 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does I-65 Sbl over Muscatatuck River Ovfl carry?

About 13,441 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I-65 Sbl over Muscatatuck River Ovfl?

The structure is 161 ft (49 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 Sbl over Muscatatuck River Ovfl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.