US Bridges

I-265 EB over I-65 Nb/Sb

Good

Clark County, Indiana · 02.50 E SR 311 · Structure no. 049638

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
218 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
27,453
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-265 EB over I-65 Nb/Sb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-265 EB over I-65 Nb/Sb in Clark County, Indiana. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 27,453 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,513 by 2033. The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-265 EB
CrossesI-65 Nb/Sb
Location02.50 E SR 311
RouteInterstate 265
CountyClark County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.34562, -85.75411
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 rating65 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length218 ft (66.4 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.8 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (16 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,453 (2022)
Projected traffic49,513 by 2033
Trucks5%
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-265 EB over I-65 Nb/Sb built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-265 EB over I-65 Nb/Sb 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does I-265 EB over I-65 Nb/Sb carry?

About 27,453 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I-265 EB over I-65 Nb/Sb?

The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.8 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns I-265 EB over I-65 Nb/Sb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.