US Bridges

I-265 WB over State Street Nb/Sb

Fair

Floyd County, Indiana · 00.84 E I-64 · Structure no. 049530

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
29,720
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-265 WB over State Street Nb/Sb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-265 WB 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 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 29,720 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,021 by 2033. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-265 WB
CrossesState Street Nb/Sb
Location00.84 E I-64
RouteInterstate 265
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.31103, -85.84588
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span69 ft (21.1 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,720 (2021)
Projected traffic57,021 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
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 WB 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 WB over State Street Nb/Sb 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 I-265 WB over State Street Nb/Sb carry?

About 29,720 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

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

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21.1 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.