US Bridges

Port Road over Ramp SR 62 to SR 265 EB

Good

Clark County, Indiana · 00.12 E SR 62 · Structure no. 079902

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,050
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Port Road over Ramp SR 62 to SR 265 EB is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Port Road over Ramp SR 62 to SR 265 EB in Clark County, Indiana. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 4,050 vehicles a day, roughly 43% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,100 by 2030. The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesPort Road
CrossesRamp SR 62 to SR 265 EB
Location00.12 E SR 62
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.34326, -85.70018
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length55 ft (16.7 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,050 (2010)
Projected traffic4,100 by 2030
Trucks43%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Port Road over Ramp SR 62 to SR 265 EB built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Port Road over Ramp SR 62 to SR 265 EB 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 Port Road over Ramp SR 62 to SR 265 EB carry?

About 4,050 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 43% are trucks.

How long is Port Road over Ramp SR 62 to SR 265 EB?

The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Port Road over Ramp SR 62 to SR 265 EB?

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