US Bridges

SR 265 EB over US 31 Conrail RR

Good

Clark County, Indiana · 00.39 E I-65 · Structure no. 070530

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
283 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
33,248
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 265 EB over US 31 Conrail RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 265 EB over US 31 Conrail RR 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 33,248 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,694 by 2033. The structure is 283 ft (86.2 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR 265 EB
CrossesUS 31 Conrail RR
Location00.39 E I-65
RouteState Highway 265
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.34583, -85.74694
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length283 ft (86.2 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.8 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (16 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,248 (2022)
Projected traffic22,694 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
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 EB over US 31 Conrail RR built?

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

What condition is SR 265 EB over US 31 Conrail RR 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 EB over US 31 Conrail RR carry?

About 33,248 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 265 EB over US 31 Conrail RR?

The structure is 283 ft (86.2 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.8 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns SR 265 EB over US 31 Conrail RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.