FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

I-865 EB

Carrying I-865 EB over FISHBACK CREEK

01.33 E I-65, Boone, Indiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
26 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: I-865 EB

The I-865 EB bridge in Boone, Indiana carries I-865 EB over FISHBACK CREEK. It was built in 1971, making it 55 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2019, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 36.7 meters (120 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 17,056 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Indiana bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 26.2 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How I-865 EB compares

▼ 9.4
Load rating vs Indiana average (35.6 t)
Bottom 15%
Lower load rating than 85% of Indiana bridges
235
Bridges in Boone · 10 in Poor condition
I-865 EB 26.2 t
Indiana average 35.6 t

Live comparison across Indiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
91.3 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
50.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
11.3
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
26.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1971
Last Reconstructed
2019
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
36.7 m (120 ft)
Deck Width
13.0 m (43 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
17,056 vehicles/day
Structure Number
051240

Condition Analysis

  • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether I-865 EB is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare I-865 EB against other structures in Boone and across Indiana. Indiana bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for I-865 EB?

I-865 EB in Boone, Indiana has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is I-865 EB inspected?

I-865 EB's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 17,056 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. I-865 EB is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for I-865 EB?

I-865 EB has an NBI inventory load rating of 26.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining I-865 EB?

I-865 EB is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is I-865 EB and does age affect safety?

I-865 EB was built in 1971, making it 55 years old and last reconstructed in 2019.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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