US Bridges

SR 311 over I-265 Eb/Wb

Fair

Floyd County, Indiana · 03.04 S SR 60 · Structure no. 031280

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
230 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
34,080
2008 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 311 over I-265 Eb/Wb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 311 over I-265 Eb/Wb in Floyd County, Indiana. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 53 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 34,080 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,657 by 2031. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 311
CrossesI-265 Eb/Wb
Location03.04 S SR 60
RouteState Highway 311
CountyFloyd County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.34391, -85.79872
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.5 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.7 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,080 (2008)
Projected traffic49,657 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
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 SR 311 over I-265 Eb/Wb built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is SR 311 over I-265 Eb/Wb 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 311 over I-265 Eb/Wb carry?

About 34,080 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 311 over I-265 Eb/Wb?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.5 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns SR 311 over I-265 Eb/Wb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.