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Wyndotte Road over I-65 Nb/Sb

Fair

Tippecanoe County, Indiana · 02.43 S SR 38 · Structure no. 037530

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
650
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyndotte Road over I-65 Nb/Sb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wyndotte Road over I-65 Nb/Sb 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,078 by 2030. 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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CarriesWyndotte Road
CrossesI-65 Nb/Sb
Location02.43 S SR 38
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTippecanoe County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.34238, -86.76455
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 traffic650 (2004)
Projected traffic1,078 by 2030
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 Wyndotte Road over I-65 Nb/Sb built?

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

What condition is Wyndotte Road over I-65 Nb/Sb 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 Wyndotte Road over I-65 Nb/Sb carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Wyndotte Road over I-65 Nb/Sb?

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 Wyndotte Road over I-65 Nb/Sb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.