I-65 Sbl over Wildcat Creek
GoodTippecanoe County, Indiana · 01.04 S SR 25 · Structure no. 037650
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old, rebuilt 2016
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 393 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 28,376
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-65 Sbl over Wildcat Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-65 Sbl over Wildcat Creek in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 56 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 393 ft (119.8 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-65 Sbl over Wildcat Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.
What condition is I-65 Sbl over Wildcat 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does I-65 Sbl over Wildcat Creek carry?
About 28,376 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.
How long is I-65 Sbl over Wildcat Creek?
The structure is 393 ft (119.8 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns I-65 Sbl over Wildcat Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.