US Bridges

I-265 Ramp B (wbl) over I-265 Ramp C (ebl)

Fair

Floyd County, Indiana · 00.25 E I-64 · Structure no. 049510

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
201 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,645
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-265 Ramp B (wbl) over I-265 Ramp C (ebl) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-265 Ramp B (wbl) over I-265 Ramp C (ebl) in Floyd County, Indiana. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1999, 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 9,645 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,599 by 2033. The structure is 201 ft (61.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesI-265 Ramp B (wbl)
CrossesI-265 Ramp C (ebl)
Location00.25 E I-64
RouteInterstate 64
CountyFloyd County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.30264, -85.85052
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 rating45.9 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length201 ft (61.2 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,645 (2004)
Projected traffic20,599 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I-265 Ramp B (wbl) over I-265 Ramp C (ebl) built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is I-265 Ramp B (wbl) over I-265 Ramp C (ebl) 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 2023.

How much traffic does I-265 Ramp B (wbl) over I-265 Ramp C (ebl) carry?

About 9,645 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I-265 Ramp B (wbl) over I-265 Ramp C (ebl)?

The structure is 201 ft (61.2 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns I-265 Ramp B (wbl) over I-265 Ramp C (ebl)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.