US Bridges

I-465 WB over North Meridian Street

Fair

Hamilton County, Indiana · 03.89 E US 421 · Structure no. 050450

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
150 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
52,088
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-465 WB over North Meridian Street is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-465 WB over North Meridian Street in Hamilton County, Indiana. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 59 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 52,088 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 80,000 by 2035. The structure is 150 ft (45.8 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-465 WB
CrossesNorth Meridian Street
Location03.89 E US 421
RouteInterstate 465
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.93039, -86.15794
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.8 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.5 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52,088 (2021)
Projected traffic80,000 by 2035
Trucks11%
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 WB over North Meridian Street built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is I-465 WB over North Meridian 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does I-465 WB over North Meridian Street carry?

About 52,088 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is I-465 WB over North Meridian Street?

The structure is 150 ft (45.8 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns I-465 WB over North Meridian Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.