I-65 SB over Muscatatuck River
GoodScott County, Indiana · 01.26 S US 31 · Structure no. 035040
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 730 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,310
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-65 SB over Muscatatuck River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-65 SB over Muscatatuck River 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 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 16,310 vehicles a day, roughly 43% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,872 by 2043. The structure is 730 ft (222.6 m) long and 42 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-65 SB over Muscatatuck River built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is I-65 SB over Muscatatuck 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does I-65 SB over Muscatatuck River carry?
About 16,310 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 43% are trucks.
How long is I-65 SB over Muscatatuck River?
The structure is 730 ft (222.6 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns I-65 SB over Muscatatuck River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.