US Bridges

Klerner Lane over I-265 Eb/Wb

Poor

Floyd County, Indiana · 00.40 E SR 111 · Structure no. 049585

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
236 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,561
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Klerner Lane over I-265 Eb/Wb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Klerner Lane over I-265 Eb/Wb in Floyd County, Indiana. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 4,561 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,462 by 2031. The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKlerner Lane
CrossesI-265 Eb/Wb
Location00.40 E SR 111
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFloyd County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.33928, -85.81155
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length236 ft (71.9 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,561 (2022)
Projected traffic5,462 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Klerner Lane over I-265 Eb/Wb built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Klerner Lane over I-265 Eb/Wb in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Klerner Lane over I-265 Eb/Wb carry?

About 4,561 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Klerner Lane over I-265 Eb/Wb?

The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Klerner Lane over I-265 Eb/Wb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.