US Bridges

ST Joe Road over I-65

Fair

Clark County, Indiana · 01.12 N SR 311 · Structure no. 034760

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
230 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,399
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST Joe Road over I-65 is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST Joe Road over I-65 in Clark County, Indiana. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1985, 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 2,399 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,006 by 2030. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesST Joe Road
CrossesI-65
Location01.12 N SR 311
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClark County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.40988, -85.76501
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,399 (2004)
Projected traffic4,006 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 ST Joe Road over I-65 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is ST Joe Road 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does ST Joe Road over I-65 carry?

About 2,399 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is ST Joe Road over I-65?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns ST Joe Road over I-65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.