US Bridges

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

Fair

Clark County, Indiana · 00.13 E I-65 · Structure no. 049654

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
143 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25,779
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 265 WB over I-265 Ramp Sw-D to I-65 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 265 WB 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 25,779 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,004 by 2033. The structure is 143 ft (43.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 265 WB
CrossesI-265 Ramp Sw-D to I-65
Location00.13 E I-65
RouteState Highway 265
CountyClark County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.34594, -85.75163
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length143 ft (43.5 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,779 (2022)
Projected traffic20,004 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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 WB 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 WB 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 WB over I-265 Ramp Sw-D to I-65 carry?

About 25,779 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

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

The structure is 143 ft (43.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.