US Bridges

SR 265 WB over Hamburg Pike

Fair

Clark County, Indiana · 00.09 E US 31 · Structure no. 070560

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

About this bridge

SR 265 WB over Hamburg Pike is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 265 WB over Hamburg Pike 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 174 ft (53.1 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
CrossesHamburg Pike
Location00.09 E US 31
RouteState Highway 265
CountyClark County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.34622, -85.74525
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length174 ft (53.1 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.4 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 traffic22,694 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 Hamburg Pike built?

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

What condition is SR 265 WB over Hamburg Pike 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 Hamburg Pike carry?

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

How long is SR 265 WB over Hamburg Pike?

The structure is 174 ft (53.1 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 265 WB over Hamburg Pike?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.