US Bridges

Dandy Trail over I-74 Eb/Wb

Good

Marion County, Indiana · 01.52 W I-465 · Structure no. 044521

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
188 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,727
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dandy Trail over I-74 Eb/Wb is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Dandy Trail over I-74 Eb/Wb in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 17,727 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,170 by 2041. The structure is 188 ft (57.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesDandy Trail
CrossesI-74 Eb/Wb
Location01.52 W I-465
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.81693, -86.30019
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length188 ft (57.2 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,727 (2021)
Projected traffic20,170 by 2041
Trucks5%
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 Dandy Trail over I-74 Eb/Wb built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dandy Trail over I-74 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Dandy Trail over I-74 Eb/Wb carry?

About 17,727 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Dandy Trail over I-74 Eb/Wb?

The structure is 188 ft (57.2 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Dandy Trail over I-74 Eb/Wb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.