US Bridges

CR 600N over I-65 Nb/Sb

Good

Tippecanoe County, Indiana · 01.12 N SR 43 · Structure no. 037820

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
289 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,600
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 600N over I-65 Nb/Sb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 600N over I-65 Nb/Sb 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 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 5,600 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,600 by 2037. The structure is 289 ft (88.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 600N
CrossesI-65 Nb/Sb
Location01.12 N SR 43
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTippecanoe County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.5039, -86.88618
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length289 ft (88.2 m)
Longest span105 ft (32.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,600 (2017)
Projected traffic7,600 by 2037
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 CR 600N over I-65 Nb/Sb built?

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

What condition is CR 600N over I-65 Nb/Sb 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 CR 600N over I-65 Nb/Sb carry?

About 5,600 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 600N over I-65 Nb/Sb?

The structure is 289 ft (88.2 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns CR 600N over I-65 Nb/Sb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.