US Bridges

I-65 SB over Court Avenue

Good

Clark County, Indiana · 05.27 S I-265 · Structure no. 051475

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
113,400
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 SB over Court Avenue is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying I-65 SB over Court Avenue in Clark County, Indiana. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 113,400 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 113,400 by 2030. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 131 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-65 SB
CrossesCourt Avenue
Location05.27 S I-265
RouteInterstate 65
CountyClark County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.27198, -85.74735
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width131 ft (39.9 m)
Roadway width126 ft (38.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic113,400 (2010)
Projected traffic113,400 by 2030
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure7
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-65 SB over Court Avenue built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-65 SB over Court Avenue 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does I-65 SB over Court Avenue carry?

About 113,400 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is I-65 SB over Court Avenue?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 131 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 SB over Court Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.