US Bridges

I-65 SB over Perry Crossing Road

Fair

Clark County, Indiana · 03.31 N SR 311 · Structure no. 034810

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,874
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 SB over Perry Crossing Road is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I-65 SB 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 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 18,874 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,190 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).

Location

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CarriesI-65 SB
CrossesPerry Crossing Road
Location03.31 N SR 311
RouteInterstate 65
CountyClark County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.44144, -85.76639
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo 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 rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
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 traffic18,874 (2015)
Projected traffic22,190 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 SB 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 SB over Perry Crossing Road 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 I-65 SB over Perry Crossing Road carry?

About 18,874 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.