US Bridges

Ramp US31S - I465 over Meridian ST SB Ramp

Good

Hamilton County, Indiana · 0.72 N I-465 · Structure no. 079898

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
326 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25,697
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp US31S - I465 over Meridian ST SB Ramp is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp US31S - I465 over Meridian ST SB 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 25,697 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,000 by 2041. The structure is 326 ft (99.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesRamp US31S - I465
CrossesMeridian ST SB Ramp
Location0.72 N I-465
RouteInterstate 31
CountyHamilton County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.94064, -86.15816
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length326 ft (99.3 m)
Longest span162 ft (49.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,697 (2021)
Projected traffic32,000 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

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 - I465 over Meridian ST SB Ramp built?

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

What condition is Ramp US31S - I465 over Meridian ST SB 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 - I465 over Meridian ST SB Ramp carry?

About 25,697 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ramp US31S - I465 over Meridian ST SB Ramp?

The structure is 326 ft (99.3 m) long with a longest span of 162 ft (49.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp US31S - I465 over Meridian ST SB Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.