US Bridges

I-265 WB over CSX RR

Good

Floyd County, Indiana · 00.33 W SR 111 · Structure no. 049580

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

About this bridge

I-265 WB over CSX RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-265 WB over CSX RR 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 33,563 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,502 by 2044. The structure is 173 ft (52.6 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-265 WB
CrossesCSX RR
Location00.33 W SR 111
RouteInterstate 265
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.33407, -85.82282
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.9 US tons
Inventory rating56.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length173 ft (52.6 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.8 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (16 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,563 (2024)
Projected traffic38,502 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 CSX RR 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 CSX RR 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 WB over CSX RR carry?

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

How long is I-265 WB over CSX RR?

The structure is 173 ft (52.6 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.8 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns I-265 WB over CSX RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.