US Bridges

I-65 NB over CSX N 9th ST Burnett C

Good

Tippecanoe County, Indiana · 00.58 S SR 43 · Structure no. 037740

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
480 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
45,595
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 NB over CSX N 9th ST Burnett C is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-65 NB over CSX N 9th ST Burnett C in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 45,595 vehicles a day, roughly 49% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,225 by 2034. The structure is 480 ft (146.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-65 NB
CrossesCSX N 9th ST Burnett C
Location00.58 S SR 43
RouteInterstate 65
CountyTippecanoe County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.49187, -86.8601
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length480 ft (146.2 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45,595 (2021)
Projected traffic28,225 by 2034
Trucks49%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
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 NB over CSX N 9th ST Burnett C built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is I-65 NB over CSX N 9th ST Burnett C 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 NB over CSX N 9th ST Burnett C carry?

About 45,595 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 49% are trucks.

How long is I-65 NB over CSX N 9th ST Burnett C?

The structure is 480 ft (146.2 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 NB over CSX N 9th ST Burnett C?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.