US Bridges

Ramp I465E - US31N over Meridian ST & NB Ramp

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Hamilton County, Indiana · 0.08 S I-465 · Structure no. 051405

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
254 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,094
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp I465E - US31N over Meridian ST & NB Ramp is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp I465E - US31N 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 19,094 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,844 by 2035. The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp I465E - US31N
CrossesMeridian ST & NB Ramp
Location0.08 S I-465
RouteU.S. Route 31
CountyHamilton County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.92908, -86.15788
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length254 ft (77.4 m)
Longest span141 ft (43.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,094 (2021)
Projected traffic21,844 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 I465E - US31N over Meridian ST & NB Ramp built?

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

What condition is Ramp I465E - US31N 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 I465E - US31N over Meridian ST & NB Ramp carry?

About 19,094 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ramp I465E - US31N over Meridian ST & NB Ramp?

The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long with a longest span of 141 ft (43.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp I465E - US31N over Meridian ST & NB Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.