US Bridges

I-465 WB to I-465 over I-865 Ramp

Fair

Boone County, Indiana · 02.19 W US 421 · Structure no. 050630

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
245 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
39,665
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-465 WB to I-465 over I-865 Ramp is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-465 WB to I-465 over I-865 Ramp in Boone County, Indiana. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 58 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 39,665 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 61,227 by 2032. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesI-465 WB to I-465
CrossesI-865 Ramp
Location02.19 W US 421
RouteInterstate 465
CountyBoone County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.92997, -86.26808
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length245 ft (74.7 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,665 (2014)
Projected traffic61,227 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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-465 WB to I-465 over I-865 Ramp built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is I-465 WB to I-465 over I-865 Ramp 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does I-465 WB to I-465 over I-865 Ramp carry?

About 39,665 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I-465 WB to I-465 over I-865 Ramp?

The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I-465 WB to I-465 over I-865 Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.