US Bridges

Ramp US31S - I465E over Meridian ST & NB Ramp

Good

Hamilton County, Indiana · 0.12 S I-465 · Structure no. 050425

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
256 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,777
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp US31S - I465E over Meridian ST & NB Ramp is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp US31S - I465E over Meridian ST & NB Ramp in Hamilton County, Indiana. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12,777 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,000 by 2041. The structure is 256 ft (78.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp US31S - I465E
CrossesMeridian ST & NB Ramp
Location0.12 S I-465
RouteInterstate 465
CountyHamilton County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.92856, -86.15795
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable 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 rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length256 ft (78.1 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,777 (2021)
Projected traffic16,000 by 2041
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 Ramp US31S - I465E over Meridian ST & NB Ramp built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp US31S - I465E over Meridian ST & NB Ramp in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Ramp US31S - I465E over Meridian ST & NB Ramp carry?

About 12,777 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ramp US31S - I465E over Meridian ST & NB Ramp?

The structure is 256 ft (78.1 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp US31S - I465E over Meridian ST & NB Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.