US Bridges

I-265 WB over Access Road Silver Cr.

Fair

Floyd County, Indiana · 00.89 W I-65 · Structure no. 049630

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
320 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
31,972
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-265 WB over Access Road Silver Cr. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-265 WB over Access Road Silver Cr. in Floyd County, Indiana. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1992, 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 5 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 31,972 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,459 by 2031. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-265 WB
CrossesAccess Road Silver Cr.
Location00.89 W I-65
RouteInterstate 265
CountyFloyd County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.3455, -85.76875
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.1 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,972 (2022)
Projected traffic50,459 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-265 WB over Access Road Silver Cr. built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is I-265 WB over Access Road Silver Cr. 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 Access Road Silver Cr. carry?

About 31,972 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I-265 WB over Access Road Silver Cr.?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I-265 WB over Access Road Silver Cr.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.