US Bridges

I-65 Sbl over Lauramie Creek

Good

Tippecanoe County, Indiana · 04.44 S SR 38 · Structure no. 037510

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
164 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45,860
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 Sbl over Lauramie Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-65 Sbl over Lauramie Creek in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2019, 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 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 45,860 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,958 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).

CarriesI-65 Sbl
CrossesLauramie Creek
Location04.44 S SR 38
RouteInterstate 65
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.31714, -86.74573
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

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 traffic45,860 (2019)
Projected traffic56,958 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 Sbl over Lauramie Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is I-65 Sbl over Lauramie Creek 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 October 2024.

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

About 45,860 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is I-65 Sbl 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 Sbl over Lauramie Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.