US Bridges

271st Stco LN RD over I-65 Sb/Nb

Fair

Clinton County, Indiana · 04.08 N SR 47 · Structure no. 037340

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
281 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

271st Stco LN RD over I-65 Sb/Nb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 271st Stco LN RD over I-65 Sb/Nb in Clinton County, Indiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 6 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2034. The structure is 281 ft (85.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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Carries271st Stco LN RD
CrossesI-65 Sb/Nb
Location04.08 N SR 47
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClinton County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.1777, -86.55563
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length281 ft (85.8 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2014)
Projected traffic70 by 2034
Trucks15%
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 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 271st Stco LN RD over I-65 Sb/Nb built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is 271st Stco LN RD over I-65 Sb/Nb 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does 271st Stco LN RD over I-65 Sb/Nb carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 271st Stco LN RD over I-65 Sb/Nb?

The structure is 281 ft (85.8 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns 271st Stco LN RD over I-65 Sb/Nb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.