US Bridges

I-265 Ramp C (eb) over State Street Nb/Sb

Fair

Floyd County, Indiana · 00.84 E I-64 · Structure no. 049535

Built
1983
42 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
163 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,524
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-265 Ramp C (eb) over State Street Nb/Sb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-265 Ramp C (eb) over State Street Nb/Sb in Floyd County, Indiana. It was built in 1983 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 5 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 6,524 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,155 by 2033. The structure is 163 ft (49.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-265 Ramp C (eb)
CrossesState Street Nb/Sb
Location00.84 E I-64
RouteInterstate 265
CountyFloyd County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.31078, -85.84557
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length163 ft (49.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,524 (2022)
Projected traffic29,155 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
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 Ramp C (eb) over State Street Nb/Sb built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is I-265 Ramp C (eb) 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 Ramp C (eb) over State Street Nb/Sb carry?

About 6,524 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I-265 Ramp C (eb) over State Street Nb/Sb?

The structure is 163 ft (49.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns I-265 Ramp C (eb) over State Street Nb/Sb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.