US Bridges

SR 265 over Ohio River 2 Local Road

Good

Clark County, Indiana · 3.57 E SR 62 · Structure no. 080663

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stayed Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
4,429 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,700
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 265 over Ohio River 2 Local Road is a steel continuous stayed girder carrying SR 265 over Ohio River 2 Local Road in Clark County, Indiana. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 12,700 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,000 by 2030. The structure is 4,429 ft (1,349.9 m) long and 114 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 265
CrossesOhio River 2 Local Road
Location3.57 E SR 62
RouteState Highway 265
CountyClark County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.34263, -85.64323
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStayed Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3 (+10 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length4,429 ft (1,349.9 m)
Longest span1,506 ft (459 m)
Deck width114 ft (34.8 m)
Roadway width96 ft (29.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,700 (2016)
Projected traffic26,000 by 2030
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a toll 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 265 over Ohio River 2 Local Road built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 265 over Ohio River 2 Local Road 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 over Ohio River 2 Local Road carry?

About 12,700 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 265 over Ohio River 2 Local Road?

The structure is 4,429 ft (1,349.9 m) long with a longest span of 1,506 ft (459 m) and a deck 114 ft wide.

Who owns SR 265 over Ohio River 2 Local Road?

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