US Bridges

I-465 NB over West 96th Street

Fair

Boone County, Indiana · 04.40 N I-65 · Structure no. 050640

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
43,973
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-465 NB over West 96th Street is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-465 NB over West 96th Street in Boone County, Indiana. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1991, 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 6 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 43,973 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,000 by 2042. The structure is 108 ft (33 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-465 NB
CrossesWest 96th Street
Location04.40 N I-65
RouteInterstate 465
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.92495, -86.2679
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length108 ft (33 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,973 (2022)
Projected traffic50,000 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
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-465 NB over West 96th Street built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is I-465 NB over West 96th Street 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does I-465 NB over West 96th Street carry?

About 43,973 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I-465 NB over West 96th Street?

The structure is 108 ft (33 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns I-465 NB over West 96th Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.