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CR 800E over I-65 Sb/Nb

Fair

Tippecanoe County, Indiana · 03.71 S SR 38 · Structure no. 037520

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
250 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
117
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 800E over I-65 Sb/Nb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 800E over I-65 Sb/Nb in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It was built in 1968, 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 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 117 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 169 by 2032. The structure is 250 ft (76.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 800E
CrossesI-65 Sb/Nb
Location03.71 S SR 38
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTippecanoe County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.32586, -86.75291
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length250 ft (76.1 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic117 (2015)
Projected traffic169 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 800E over I-65 Sb/Nb built?

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

What condition is CR 800E over I-65 Sb/Nb 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 CR 800E over I-65 Sb/Nb carry?

About 117 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 800E over I-65 Sb/Nb?

The structure is 250 ft (76.1 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns CR 800E over I-65 Sb/Nb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.