US Bridges

Payne-Koehler Road over I-265 Eb/Wb

Good

Floyd County, Indiana · 00.43 E SR 311 · Structure no. 049590

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
248 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Payne-Koehler Road over I-265 Eb/Wb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Payne-Koehler Road over I-265 Eb/Wb in Floyd County, Indiana. It was built in 1972, 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,560 by 2041. The structure is 248 ft (75.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesPayne-Koehler Road
CrossesI-265 Eb/Wb
Location00.43 E SR 311
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFloyd County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.34454, -85.79076
Functional classUrban Collector

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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length248 ft (75.7 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2021)
Projected traffic2,560 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Payne-Koehler Road over I-265 Eb/Wb built?

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

What condition is Payne-Koehler Road over I-265 Eb/Wb 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 Payne-Koehler Road over I-265 Eb/Wb carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Payne-Koehler Road over I-265 Eb/Wb?

The structure is 248 ft (75.7 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Payne-Koehler Road over I-265 Eb/Wb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.