US Bridges

SR 250 over I-65

Fair

Jackson County, Indiana · 00.41 E US 31 · Structure no. 030560

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
218 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,951
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 250 over I-65 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 250 over I-65 in Jackson County, Indiana. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 67 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 2,951 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,986 by 2033. The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 250
CrossesI-65
Location00.41 E US 31
RouteState Highway 250
CountyJackson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.84321, -85.81519
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length218 ft (66.4 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,951 (2004)
Projected traffic4,986 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 250 over I-65 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is SR 250 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 250 over I-65 carry?

About 2,951 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 250 over I-65?

The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 250 over I-65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.