US Bridges

I-265 EB over State Street Nb/Sb

Good

Floyd County, Indiana · 00.84 E I-64 · Structure no. 049520

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
163 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,662
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-265 EB over State Street Nb/Sb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-265 EB over State Street Nb/Sb 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 24,662 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,162 by 2031. The structure is 163 ft (49.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-265 EB
CrossesState Street Nb/Sb
Location00.84 E I-64
RouteInterstate 265
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.31084, -85.84567
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length163 ft (49.6 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,662 (2022)
Projected traffic57,162 by 2031
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 EB over State Street Nb/Sb built?

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

What condition is I-265 EB over State Street Nb/Sb 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 I-265 EB over State Street Nb/Sb carry?

About 24,662 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I-265 EB over State Street Nb/Sb?

The structure is 163 ft (49.6 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I-265 EB over State Street Nb/Sb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.