US Bridges

Salem Road over SR 265 Eb/Wb

Good

Clark County, Indiana · 02.20 E SR 62 · Structure no. 080482

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
207 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,609
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Salem Road over SR 265 Eb/Wb is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Salem Road over SR 265 Eb/Wb in Clark County, Indiana. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,609 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,600 by 2030. The structure is 207 ft (63 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSalem Road
CrossesSR 265 Eb/Wb
Location02.20 E SR 62
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClark County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.34925, -85.66717
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length207 ft (63 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.2 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,609 (2021)
Projected traffic3,600 by 2030
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Salem Road over SR 265 Eb/Wb built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Salem Road over SR 265 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Salem Road over SR 265 Eb/Wb carry?

About 8,609 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Salem Road over SR 265 Eb/Wb?

The structure is 207 ft (63 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.2 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Salem Road over SR 265 Eb/Wb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.