US Bridges

SR 265 WB over Coopers Lane

Fair

Clark County, Indiana · 0.82 E I-65 · Structure no. 049656

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
254 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
34,755
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 265 WB over Coopers Lane is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 265 WB over Coopers Lane 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 34,755 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,694 by 2033. The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 265 WB
CrossesCoopers Lane
Location0.82 E I-65
RouteState Highway 265
CountyClark County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.34896, -85.73187
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating60.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length254 ft (77.4 m)
Longest span95 ft (28.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,755 (2022)
Projected traffic22,694 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 Coopers Lane built?

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

What condition is SR 265 WB over Coopers Lane 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 Coopers Lane carry?

About 34,755 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 265 WB over Coopers Lane?

The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (28.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 265 WB over Coopers Lane?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.