US Bridges

I-65 NB over Perry Crossing Road

Good

Clark County, Indiana · 03.31 N SR 311 · Structure no. 034800

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,446
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 NB over Perry Crossing Road is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I-65 NB over Perry Crossing Road in Clark County, Indiana. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2017, 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 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 20,446 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,040 by 2035. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-65 NB
CrossesPerry Crossing Road
Location03.31 N SR 311
RouteInterstate 65
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.4416, -85.76613
Functional classRural 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,446 (2015)
Projected traffic24,040 by 2035
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure3
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 Perry Crossing Road built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is I-65 NB over Perry Crossing Road 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 I-65 NB over Perry Crossing Road carry?

About 20,446 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is I-65 NB over Perry Crossing Road?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 NB over Perry Crossing Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.