US Bridges

W 96th Street over I-465 Eb/Wb

Good

Hamilton County, Indiana · 01.15 W US 31 · Structure no. 050511

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
295 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,328
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 96th Street over I-465 Eb/Wb is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying W 96th Street over I-465 Eb/Wb in Hamilton County, Indiana. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,328 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,000 by 2035. The structure is 295 ft (89.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesW 96th Street
CrossesI-465 Eb/Wb
Location01.15 W US 31
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.92685, -86.17855
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length295 ft (89.8 m)
Longest span146 ft (44.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,328 (2021)
Projected traffic9,000 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 W 96th Street over I-465 Eb/Wb built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is W 96th Street over I-465 Eb/Wb 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does W 96th Street over I-465 Eb/Wb carry?

About 9,328 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is W 96th Street over I-465 Eb/Wb?

The structure is 295 ft (89.8 m) long with a longest span of 146 ft (44.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns W 96th Street over I-465 Eb/Wb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.