US Bridges

I-65 NB over Memphis Road

Good

Clark County, Indiana · 03.47 S SR 160 · Structure no. 034830

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,095
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 NB over Memphis Road is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I-65 NB over Memphis 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 20,095 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,843 by 2035. The structure is 145 ft (44.3 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 NB
CrossesMemphis Road
Location03.47 S SR 160
RouteInterstate 65
CountyClark County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.49025, -85.7715
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.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length145 ft (44.3 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.4 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,095 (2015)
Projected traffic24,843 by 2035
Trucks29%
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 Memphis 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 Memphis 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 Memphis Road carry?

About 20,095 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is I-65 NB over Memphis Road?

The structure is 145 ft (44.3 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.4 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 NB over Memphis Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.