US Bridges

Green Valley Road over I-265 Eb/Wb

Fair

Floyd County, Indiana · 01.29 W SR 111 · Structure no. 049540

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
315 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,495
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Green Valley Road over I-265 Eb/Wb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Green Valley Road over I-265 Eb/Wb in Floyd County, Indiana. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2023, 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 7,495 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,495 by 2043. The structure is 315 ft (95.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesGreen Valley Road
CrossesI-265 Eb/Wb
Location01.29 W SR 111
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFloyd County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.32456, -85.83653
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length315 ft (95.9 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,495 (2023)
Projected traffic7,495 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Green Valley Road over I-265 Eb/Wb built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is Green Valley Road 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 Green Valley Road over I-265 Eb/Wb carry?

About 7,495 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Green Valley Road over I-265 Eb/Wb?

The structure is 315 ft (95.9 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Green Valley Road over I-265 Eb/Wb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.