US Bridges

Eastern Boulevard over I-65

Fair

Clark County, Indiana · 01.20 N SR 62X · Structure no. 034640

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
171 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
32,551
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eastern Boulevard over I-65 is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Eastern Boulevard over I-65 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 32,551 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,023 by 2031. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesEastern Boulevard
CrossesI-65
Location01.20 N SR 62X
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.29476, -85.75699
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.5 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.4 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,551 (2004)
Projected traffic47,023 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Eastern Boulevard over I-65 built?

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

What condition is Eastern Boulevard 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Eastern Boulevard over I-65 carry?

About 32,551 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Eastern Boulevard over I-65?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.5 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns Eastern Boulevard over I-65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.