I-265 WB
Carrying I-265 WB over CSX RR
00.33 W SR 111, Floyd, Indiana
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: I-265 WB
The I-265 WB bridge in Floyd, Indiana carries I-265 WB over CSX RR. It was built in 1972, making it 54 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1999, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 52.7 meters (173 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 36,940 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Indiana bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 34.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How I-265 WB compares
Live comparison across Indiana.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1972
- Last Reconstructed
- 1999
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 52.7 m (173 ft)
- Deck Width
- 17.0 m (56 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 36,940 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 049580
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether I-265 WB is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare I-265 WB against other structures in Floyd and across Indiana. Indiana bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for I-265 WB?
I-265 WB in Floyd, Indiana has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is I-265 WB inspected?
I-265 WB's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 36,940 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. I-265 WB is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for I-265 WB?
I-265 WB has an NBI inventory load rating of 34.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining I-265 WB?
I-265 WB is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is I-265 WB and does age affect safety?
I-265 WB was built in 1972, making it 54 years old and last reconstructed in 1999.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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