US Bridges

SR 265 EB over I-265 Ramp Sw-D to I-65

Fair

Clark County, Indiana · 00.13 E I-65 · Structure no. 049652

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,397
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 265 EB over I-265 Ramp Sw-D to I-65 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 265 EB over I-265 Ramp Sw-D to I-65 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 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 24,397 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,004 by 2033. The structure is 144 ft (43.8 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 265 EB
CrossesI-265 Ramp Sw-D to I-65
Location00.13 E I-65
RouteState Highway 265
CountyClark County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.34569, -85.75161
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length144 ft (43.8 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (16 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,397 (2022)
Projected traffic20,004 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

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 SR 265 EB over I-265 Ramp Sw-D to I-65 built?

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

What condition is SR 265 EB over I-265 Ramp Sw-D to I-65 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 SR 265 EB over I-265 Ramp Sw-D to I-65 carry?

About 24,397 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 265 EB over I-265 Ramp Sw-D to I-65?

The structure is 144 ft (43.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns SR 265 EB over I-265 Ramp Sw-D to I-65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.