US Bridges

Ford Road over I-865

Fair

Boone County, Indiana · 03.77 E I-65 · Structure no. 051300

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
212 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,182
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ford Road over I-865 is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ford Road over I-865 in Boone County, Indiana. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 54 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 6,182 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,262 by 2030. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFord Road
CrossesI-865
Location03.77 E I-65
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBoone County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.93076, -86.27883
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span66 ft (20 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,182 (2004)
Projected traffic10,262 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Ford Road over I-865 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is Ford Road over I-865 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Ford Road over I-865 carry?

About 6,182 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ford Road over I-865?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Ford Road over I-865?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.