US Bridges

Veterans Parkway over I-65

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Clark County, Indiana · 00.72 S I-265 · Structure no. 034708

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
184 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,512
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Veterans Parkway over I-65 is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Veterans Parkway over I-65 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 16,512 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,496 by 2031. The structure is 184 ft (56 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesVeterans Parkway
CrossesI-65
Location00.72 S I-265
RouteCity Street 0
CountyClark County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.32949, -85.75419
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length184 ft (56 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width95 ft (28.9 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,512 (2004)
Projected traffic27,496 by 2031
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-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 Veterans Parkway over I-65 built?

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

What condition is Veterans Parkway over I-65 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Veterans Parkway over I-65 carry?

About 16,512 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Veterans Parkway over I-65?

The structure is 184 ft (56 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns Veterans Parkway over I-65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.