US Bridges

SR 265 WB over Conrail RR Charlestown

Good

Clark County, Indiana · 01.51 E US 31 · Structure no. 049658

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
275 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
34,755
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 265 WB over Conrail RR Charlestown is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 265 WB over Conrail RR Charlestown in Clark County, Indiana. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 34,755 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,470 by 2033. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR 265 WB
CrossesConrail RR Charlestown
Location01.51 E US 31
RouteState Highway 265
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.3454, -85.71856
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length275 ft (83.8 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.4 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 traffic22,470 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 Conrail RR Charlestown built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 265 WB over Conrail RR Charlestown 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 SR 265 WB over Conrail RR Charlestown carry?

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

How long is SR 265 WB over Conrail RR Charlestown?

The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 265 WB over Conrail RR Charlestown?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.