US Bridges

W 52 Nd Street over I-65

Good

Marion County, Indiana · 01.47 S I-465 · Structure no. 036970

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
227 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,016
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 52 Nd Street over I-65 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W 52 Nd Street over I-65 in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2002, 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 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 4,016 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,658 by 2030. The structure is 227 ft (69.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesW 52 Nd Street
CrossesI-65
Location01.47 S I-465
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.84566, -86.25992
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length227 ft (69.3 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,016 (2004)
Projected traffic5,658 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was W 52 Nd Street over I-65 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is W 52 Nd Street over I-65 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does W 52 Nd Street over I-65 carry?

About 4,016 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is W 52 Nd Street over I-65?

The structure is 227 ft (69.3 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns W 52 Nd Street over I-65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.