261st Stcr 850 N over I-65 Sb/Nb
GoodBoone County, Indiana · 02.91 N SR 47 · Structure no. 037330
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 324 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 196
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
261st Stcr 850 N over I-65 Sb/Nb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 261st Stcr 850 N over I-65 Sb/Nb in Boone County, Indiana. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 196 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,605 by 2033. The structure is 324 ft (98.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 261st Stcr 850 N over I-65 Sb/Nb built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is 261st Stcr 850 N over I-65 Sb/Nb 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does 261st Stcr 850 N over I-65 Sb/Nb carry?
About 196 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is 261st Stcr 850 N over I-65 Sb/Nb?
The structure is 324 ft (98.7 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (35.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns 261st Stcr 850 N over I-65 Sb/Nb?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.