US Bridges

I-265 EB RAMP-65NB over I-65 Nb/Sb

Fair

Clark County, Indiana · 02.50 E SR 311 · Structure no. 049650

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
218 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,762
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-265 EB RAMP-65NB over I-65 Nb/Sb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-265 EB RAMP-65NB over I-65 Nb/Sb in Clark County, Indiana. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 53 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 7,762 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,129 by 2044. The structure is 218 ft (66.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-265 EB RAMP-65NB
CrossesI-65 Nb/Sb
Location02.50 E SR 311
RouteInterstate 265
CountyClark County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.34375, -85.75405
Functional classUrban 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating28.2 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length218 ft (66.5 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,762 (2024)
Projected traffic10,129 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
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 RAMP-65NB over I-65 Nb/Sb built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

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

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

About 7,762 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

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

The structure is 218 ft (66.5 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.