US Bridges

WB Brown Sta RD over I-65 US 31/FRONTAGE RD

Fair

Clark County, Indiana · 00.86 N SR 62X · Structure no. 034616

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
694 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
17,364
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

WB Brown Sta RD over I-65 US 31/FRONTAGE RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying WB Brown Sta RD over I-65 US 31/FRONTAGE RD in Clark County, Indiana. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 17,364 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,961 by 2031. The structure is 694 ft (211.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesWB Brown Sta RD
CrossesI-65 US 31/FRONTAGE RD
Location00.86 N SR 62X
RouteCity Street 0
CountyClark County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.28985, -85.7573
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length694 ft (211.5 m)
Longest span199 ft (60.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,364 (2004)
Projected traffic21,961 by 2031
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 WB Brown Sta RD over I-65 US 31/FRONTAGE RD built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is WB Brown Sta RD over I-65 US 31/FRONTAGE RD 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does WB Brown Sta RD over I-65 US 31/FRONTAGE RD carry?

About 17,364 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is WB Brown Sta RD over I-65 US 31/FRONTAGE RD?

The structure is 694 ft (211.5 m) long with a longest span of 199 ft (60.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns WB Brown Sta RD over I-65 US 31/FRONTAGE RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.