US Bridges

I-265 WB over Mount Tabor Road

Fair

Floyd County, Indiana · 00.50 W SR 111 · Structure no. 049560

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
33,563
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-265 WB over Mount Tabor Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-265 WB over Mount Tabor Road 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 33,563 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,502 by 2044. The structure is 160 ft (48.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-265 WB
CrossesMount Tabor Road
Location00.50 W SR 111
RouteInterstate 265
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.33212, -85.82568
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.9 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,563 (2024)
Projected traffic38,502 by 2044
Trucks8%
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 WB over Mount Tabor Road 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 Mount Tabor Road 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 Mount Tabor Road carry?

About 33,563 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I-265 WB over Mount Tabor Road?

The structure is 160 ft (48.9 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I-265 WB over Mount Tabor Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.