US Bridges

I-65 SB over Wabash River

Good

Tippecanoe County, Indiana · 01.13 N SR 25 · Structure no. 037720

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,290 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
54,840
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 SB over Wabash River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-65 SB over Wabash River in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2022, 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 54,840 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 75,240 by 2037. The structure is 1,290 ft (393.1 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-65 SB
CrossesWabash River
Location01.13 N SR 25
RouteInterstate 65
CountyTippecanoe County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.47145, -86.85274
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,290 ft (393.1 m)
Longest span173 ft (52.8 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.8 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54,840 (2017)
Projected traffic75,240 by 2037
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-65 SB over Wabash River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is I-65 SB over Wabash River 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does I-65 SB over Wabash River carry?

About 54,840 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is I-65 SB over Wabash River?

The structure is 1,290 ft (393.1 m) long with a longest span of 173 ft (52.8 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 SB over Wabash River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.