US Bridges

Leota Road over I-65

Fair

Scott County, Indiana · 02.59 S SR 56 · Structure no. 034960

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
228 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,927
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Leota Road over I-65 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Leota Road over I-65 in Scott County, Indiana. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 1,927 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,231 by 2033. The structure is 228 ft (69.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesLeota Road
CrossesI-65
Location02.59 S SR 56
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyScott County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.64874, -85.78368
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.1 US tons
Inventory rating59.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length228 ft (69.4 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,927 (2004)
Projected traffic3,231 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 Leota Road over I-65 built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Leota Road 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Leota Road over I-65 carry?

About 1,927 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Leota Road over I-65?

The structure is 228 ft (69.4 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Leota Road over I-65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.