US Bridges

I-65 over Drainage Ditch

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White County, Indiana · 00.45 S US 231 · Structure no. 037885

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
37,231
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 over Drainage Ditch is a steel culvert carrying I-65 over Drainage Ditch in White County, Indiana. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2014, 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 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 37,231 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,116 by 2034. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-65
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location00.45 S US 231
RouteInterstate 65
CountyWhite County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.66388, -87.03384
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,231 (2022)
Projected traffic52,116 by 2034
Trucks45%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is I-65 over Drainage Ditch 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 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 37,231 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.

How long is I-65 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.