US Bridges

SR 165 over Black River

Good

Posey County, Indiana · 01.15 N I-64 · Structure no. 028520

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,998
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 165 over Black River is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 165 over Black River in Posey County, Indiana. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 1,998 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,317 by 2032. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 165
CrossesBlack River
Location01.15 N I-64
RouteState Highway 165
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.20017, -87.78098
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,998 (2004)
Projected traffic3,317 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 165 over Black River built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 165 over Black River 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 165 over Black River carry?

About 1,998 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 165 over Black River?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 165 over Black River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.