US Bridges

SR 265 WB over SR 62 Eb/Wb

Good

Clark County, Indiana · 02.31 E US 31 · Structure no. 070650

Built
1992
33 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
218 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,700
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 265 WB over SR 62 Eb/Wb is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 265 WB over SR 62 Eb/Wb in Clark County, Indiana. It was built in 1992 and reconstructed in 2016, 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 12,700 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,700 by 2030. The structure is 218 ft (66.3 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR 265 WB
CrossesSR 62 Eb/Wb
Location02.31 E US 31
RouteState Highway 265
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.34422, -85.70623
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length218 ft (66.3 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.5 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,700 (2010)
Projected traffic29,700 by 2030
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure3
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 Toll Authority
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 SR 62 Eb/Wb built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is SR 265 WB over SR 62 Eb/Wb 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 265 WB over SR 62 Eb/Wb carry?

About 12,700 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR 265 WB over SR 62 Eb/Wb?

The structure is 218 ft (66.3 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.5 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns SR 265 WB over SR 62 Eb/Wb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the State Toll Authority.