US Bridges

Biggs Road over I-65

Good

Clark County, Indiana · 02.51 S SR 160 · Structure no. 034870

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
233 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
440
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Biggs Road over I-65 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Biggs Road over I-65 in Clark County, Indiana. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2019, 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 440 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 530 by 2038. The structure is 233 ft (71.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesBiggs Road
CrossesI-65
Location02.51 S SR 160
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.5042, -85.77094
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.5 US tons
Inventory rating74.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length233 ft (71.1 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic440 (2018)
Projected traffic530 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Biggs Road over I-65 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Biggs Road 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 Biggs Road over I-65 carry?

About 440 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Biggs Road over I-65?

The structure is 233 ft (71.1 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Biggs Road over I-65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.