US Bridges

246th Stcr 700 N over I-65 Sb/Nb

Fair

Boone County, Indiana · 01.11 N SR 47 · Structure no. 037300

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
328 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
43,674
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

246th Stcr 700 N over I-65 Sb/Nb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 246th Stcr 700 N over I-65 Sb/Nb in Boone County, Indiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 6 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 43,674 vehicles a day, roughly 39% of them trucks, projected to reach 169 by 2030. The structure is 328 ft (100.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries246th Stcr 700 N
CrossesI-65 Sb/Nb
Location01.11 N SR 47
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBoone County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.14112, -86.52639
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length328 ft (100.1 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,674 (2021)
Projected traffic169 by 2030
Trucks39%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 246th Stcr 700 N over I-65 Sb/Nb built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is 246th Stcr 700 N over I-65 Sb/Nb 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does 246th Stcr 700 N over I-65 Sb/Nb carry?

About 43,674 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 39% are trucks.

How long is 246th Stcr 700 N over I-65 Sb/Nb?

The structure is 328 ft (100.1 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns 246th Stcr 700 N over I-65 Sb/Nb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.