US Bridges

I-65 Sbl over SR 38 Eb/Wb

Fair

Tippecanoe County, Indiana · 03.57 S SR 26 · Structure no. 037580

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
191 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
23,243
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 Sbl over SR 38 Eb/Wb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-65 Sbl over SR 38 Eb/Wb in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2017, 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 23,243 vehicles a day, roughly 39% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,768 by 2032. The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-65 Sbl
CrossesSR 38 Eb/Wb
Location03.57 S SR 26
RouteInterstate 65
CountyTippecanoe County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.37399, -86.78414
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length191 ft (58.2 m)
Longest span95 ft (28.9 m)
Deck width75 ft (23 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,243 (2016)
Projected traffic37,768 by 2032
Trucks39%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-65 Sbl over SR 38 Eb/Wb built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is I-65 Sbl over SR 38 Eb/Wb 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 Sbl over SR 38 Eb/Wb carry?

About 23,243 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 39% are trucks.

How long is I-65 Sbl over SR 38 Eb/Wb?

The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (28.9 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 Sbl over SR 38 Eb/Wb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.