US Bridges

Commiskey Pike over I-65

Fair

Jackson County, Indiana · 03.26 N SR 250 · Structure no. 035110

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
208 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
325
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Commiskey Pike over I-65 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Commiskey Pike over I-65 in Jackson County, Indiana. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 66 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 325 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 351 by 2044. The structure is 208 ft (63.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCommiskey Pike
CrossesI-65
Location03.26 N SR 250
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJackson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.88935, -85.81063
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length208 ft (63.3 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (2024)
Projected traffic351 by 2044
Trucks14%
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 Commiskey Pike over I-65 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Commiskey Pike 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Commiskey Pike over I-65 carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Commiskey Pike over I-65?

The structure is 208 ft (63.3 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Commiskey Pike over I-65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.