US Bridges

CR 1000 S over I-65

Fair

Shelby County, Indiana · 00.99 N SR 252 · Structure no. 035680

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
226 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
794
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1000 S over I-65 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 1000 S over I-65 in Shelby County, Indiana. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 794 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 958 by 2033. The structure is 226 ft (68.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesCR 1000 S
CrossesI-65
Location00.99 N SR 252
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.37674, -85.94267
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length226 ft (68.8 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic794 (2021)
Projected traffic958 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 CR 1000 S over I-65 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1000 S 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does CR 1000 S over I-65 carry?

About 794 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 1000 S over I-65?

The structure is 226 ft (68.8 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1000 S over I-65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.