US Bridges

Lake Road over I-65

Fair

Scott County, Indiana · 01.06 S SR 56 · Structure no. 034970

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
223 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,550
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Road over I-65 is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lake Road over I-65 in Scott County, Indiana. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1986, 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 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 1,550 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,589 by 2030. The structure is 223 ft (67.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLake Road
CrossesI-65
Location01.06 S SR 56
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyScott County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.67094, -85.78355
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length223 ft (67.9 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,550 (2004)
Projected traffic2,589 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lake Road over I-65 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Lake 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 Lake Road over I-65 carry?

About 1,550 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lake Road over I-65?

The structure is 223 ft (67.9 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Lake Road over I-65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.