SR 256 over I-65
GoodScott County, Indiana · 00.77 W US 31 · Structure no. 030860
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 220 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,335
- 2004 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 256 over I-65 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 256 over I-65 in Scott County, Indiana. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2006, 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 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 8,335 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,961 by 2031. The structure is 220 ft (67 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 256 over I-65 built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is SR 256 over I-65 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does SR 256 over I-65 carry?
About 8,335 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SR 256 over I-65?
The structure is 220 ft (67 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (22 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.
Who owns SR 256 over I-65?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.