US Bridges

I-65 NB over US 31 Sb/L&c Parkway

Good

Clark County, Indiana · 01.78 S I-265 Ebl · Structure no. 034690

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
124 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
43,236
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 NB over US 31 Sb/L&c Parkway is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying I-65 NB over US 31 Sb/L&c Parkway in Clark County, Indiana. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 43,236 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 94,103 by 2031. The structure is 124 ft (37.7 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-65 NB
CrossesUS 31 Sb/L&c Parkway
Location01.78 S I-265 Ebl
RouteInterstate 65
CountyClark County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.31909, -85.75296
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length124 ft (37.7 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.3 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.9 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,236 (2004)
Projected traffic94,103 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I-65 NB over US 31 Sb/L&c Parkway built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-65 NB over US 31 Sb/L&c Parkway 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does I-65 NB over US 31 Sb/L&c Parkway carry?

About 43,236 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I-65 NB over US 31 Sb/L&c Parkway?

The structure is 124 ft (37.7 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.3 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 NB over US 31 Sb/L&c Parkway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.