US Bridges

I-65 SB over SR 252

Fair

Shelby County, Indiana · 04.32 N US 31 · Structure no. 035670

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
183 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25,601
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 SB over SR 252 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-65 SB over SR 252 in Shelby County, Indiana. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 57 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 25,601 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,557 by 2033. The structure is 183 ft (55.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-65 SB
CrossesSR 252
Location04.32 N US 31
RouteInterstate 65
CountyShelby County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.36216, -85.9426
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.9 US tons
Inventory rating56.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length183 ft (55.7 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,601 (2022)
Projected traffic39,557 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I-65 SB over SR 252 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is I-65 SB over SR 252 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does I-65 SB over SR 252 carry?

About 25,601 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I-65 SB over SR 252?

The structure is 183 ft (55.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 SB over SR 252?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.