US Bridges

I-65 NB over Burnett Creek

Good

Tippecanoe County, Indiana · 00.77 N SR 43 · Structure no. 037800

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
139 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45,595
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 NB over Burnett Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-65 NB over Burnett Creek 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 8 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 25,575 by 2030. The structure is 139 ft (42.3 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-65 NB
CrossesBurnett Creek
Location00.77 N SR 43
RouteInterstate 65
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.50156, -86.88253
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.9 US tons
Inventory rating64.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length139 ft (42.3 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.9 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45,595 (2021)
Projected traffic25,575 by 2030
Trucks49%
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 NB over Burnett Creek built?

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

What condition is I-65 NB over Burnett 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 NB over Burnett Creek carry?

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

How long is I-65 NB over Burnett Creek?

The structure is 139 ft (42.3 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 NB over Burnett Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.