US Bridges

I-65 SB over Rayman Ditch

Fair

White County, Indiana · 00.66 S SR 18 · Structure no. 037870

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
42,476
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 SB over Rayman Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-65 SB over Rayman Ditch in White County, Indiana. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 58 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 5 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 42,476 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,575 by 2032. The structure is 90 ft (27.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-65 SB
CrossesRayman Ditch
Location00.66 S SR 18
RouteInterstate 65
CountyWhite County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.59691, -86.97357
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length90 ft (27.5 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,476 (2021)
Projected traffic25,575 by 2032
Trucks34%
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 Rayman Ditch built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is I-65 SB over Rayman Ditch 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 I-65 SB over Rayman Ditch carry?

About 42,476 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is I-65 SB over Rayman Ditch?

The structure is 90 ft (27.5 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 SB over Rayman Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.