US Bridges

SR 160 over I-65

Fair

Clark County, Indiana · 00.54 W US 31 · Structure no. 028160

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
225 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,402
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 160 over I-65 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 160 over I-65 in Clark County, Indiana. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 67 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 7,402 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,547 by 2033. The structure is 225 ft (68.5 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 160
CrossesI-65
Location00.54 W US 31
RouteState Highway 160
CountyClark County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.54035, -85.77762
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length225 ft (68.5 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.8 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.8 m)
Roadway width59 ft (17.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,402 (2004)
Projected traffic12,547 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 SR 160 over I-65 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is SR 160 over I-65 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 160 over I-65 carry?

About 7,402 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 160 over I-65?

The structure is 225 ft (68.5 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.8 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns SR 160 over I-65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.