I-65 NB over Big Blue River
FairShelby County, Indiana · 02.03 N SR 252 · Structure no. 035690
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old, rebuilt 2016
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 420 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 28,018
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-65 NB over Big Blue River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-65 NB over Big Blue River in Shelby County, Indiana. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 56 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 28,018 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,329 by 2035. The structure is 420 ft (128.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-65 NB over Big Blue River built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.
What condition is I-65 NB over Big Blue River 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does I-65 NB over Big Blue River carry?
About 28,018 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.
How long is I-65 NB over Big Blue River?
The structure is 420 ft (128.1 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns I-65 NB over Big Blue River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.