US Bridges

I-65 Nbl over Lauramie Creek

Fair

Tippecanoe County, Indiana · 04.44 S SR 38 · Structure no. 037500

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
164 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,471
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 Nbl over Lauramie Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-65 Nbl over Lauramie Creek in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 57 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 5 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 22,471 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,909 by 2039. The structure is 164 ft (49.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-65 Nbl
CrossesLauramie Creek
Location04.44 S SR 38
RouteInterstate 65
CountyTippecanoe County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.31738, -86.74562
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length164 ft (49.9 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,471 (2019)
Projected traffic27,909 by 2039
Trucks38%
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 Nbl over Lauramie Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is I-65 Nbl over Lauramie Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does I-65 Nbl over Lauramie Creek carry?

About 22,471 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is I-65 Nbl over Lauramie Creek?

The structure is 164 ft (49.9 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 Nbl over Lauramie Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.