US Bridges

US 31 over I-465 Eb/Wb Lick CR

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.22 N SR 135 · Structure no. 009440

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
398 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
32,999
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 31 over I-465 Eb/Wb Lick CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 31 over I-465 Eb/Wb Lick CR in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 63 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 6 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 32,999 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 65,230 by 2029. The structure is 398 ft (121.2 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 31
CrossesI-465 Eb/Wb Lick CR
Location00.22 N SR 135
RouteU.S. Route 31
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.69907, -86.14883
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length398 ft (121.2 m)
Longest span89 ft (27 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.9 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,999 (2021)
Projected traffic65,230 by 2029
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 31 over I-465 Eb/Wb Lick CR built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is US 31 over I-465 Eb/Wb Lick CR 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 31 over I-465 Eb/Wb Lick CR carry?

About 32,999 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 31 over I-465 Eb/Wb Lick CR?

The structure is 398 ft (121.2 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns US 31 over I-465 Eb/Wb Lick CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.