US Bridges

I-65 SB over SR 26 Eb/Wb

Good

Tippecanoe County, Indiana · 03.04 S SR 25 · Structure no. 037620

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
195 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
28,376
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 SB over SR 26 Eb/Wb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-65 SB over SR 26 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 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 28,376 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,556 by 2035. The structure is 195 ft (59.3 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-65 SB
CrossesSR 26 Eb/Wb
Location03.04 S SR 25
RouteInterstate 65
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.41759, -86.82099
Functional classUrban 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.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length195 ft (59.3 m)
Longest span95 ft (29.1 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,376 (2015)
Projected traffic37,556 by 2035
Trucks34%
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 SB over SR 26 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 SB over SR 26 Eb/Wb 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does I-65 SB over SR 26 Eb/Wb carry?

About 28,376 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is I-65 SB over SR 26 Eb/Wb?

The structure is 195 ft (59.3 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29.1 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 SB over SR 26 Eb/Wb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.