US Bridges

I-74 WB over I-465 - E Leg

Good

Marion County, Indiana · 19.32 W SR 9 · Structure no. 044560

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
321 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25,325
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-74 WB over I-465 - E Leg is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying I-74 WB over I-465 - E Leg in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 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 25,325 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,900 by 2039. The structure is 321 ft (97.9 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-74 WB
CrossesI-465 - E Leg
Location19.32 W SR 9
RouteInterstate 74
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.73222, -86.04466
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length321 ft (97.9 m)
Longest span133 ft (40.6 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,325 (2019)
Projected traffic35,900 by 2039
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I-74 WB over I-465 - E Leg built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-74 WB over I-465 - E Leg 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does I-74 WB over I-465 - E Leg carry?

About 25,325 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is I-74 WB over I-465 - E Leg?

The structure is 321 ft (97.9 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.6 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns I-74 WB over I-465 - E Leg?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.