US Bridges

Swisher Road over I-65 Nbl and I-65 Sbl

Fair

Tippecanoe County, Indiana · 00.92 S SR 43 · Structure no. 037730

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
229 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
527
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Swisher Road over I-65 Nbl and I-65 Sbl is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Swisher Road over I-65 Nbl and I-65 Sbl 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 527 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,614 by 2033. The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesSwisher Road
CrossesI-65 Nbl and I-65 Sbl
Location00.92 S SR 43
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTippecanoe County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.48684, -86.85811
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length229 ft (69.8 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic527 (2017)
Projected traffic1,614 by 2033
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 Swisher Road over I-65 Nbl and I-65 Sbl built?

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

What condition is Swisher Road over I-65 Nbl and I-65 Sbl 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Swisher Road over I-65 Nbl and I-65 Sbl carry?

About 527 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Swisher Road over I-65 Nbl and I-65 Sbl?

The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Swisher Road over I-65 Nbl and I-65 Sbl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.