US Bridges

SR 11 over I-65

Fair

Jackson County, Indiana · 04.42 N SR 258 · Structure no. 010290

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
222 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,078
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 11 over I-65 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 11 over I-65 in Jackson County, Indiana. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 65 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 5,078 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,450 by 2039. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 11
CrossesI-65
Location04.42 N SR 258
RouteState Highway 11
CountyJackson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.02684, -85.88966
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span75 ft (23 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.5 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,078 (2019)
Projected traffic21,450 by 2039
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 SR 11 over I-65 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is SR 11 over I-65 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 11 over I-65 carry?

About 5,078 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 11 over I-65?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (23 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns SR 11 over I-65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.