US Bridges

Sherman Drive over I-465 Eb/Wb

Good

Marion County, Indiana · 00.17 E I-65 · Structure no. 049711

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
289 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,854
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sherman Drive over I-465 Eb/Wb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sherman Drive over I-465 Eb/Wb in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 5,854 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2035. The structure is 289 ft (88.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSherman Drive
CrossesI-465 Eb/Wb
Location00.17 E I-65
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.70415, -86.10316
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length289 ft (88.2 m)
Longest span166 ft (50.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,854 (2021)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2035
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Sherman Drive over I-465 Eb/Wb built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sherman Drive over I-465 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Sherman Drive over I-465 Eb/Wb carry?

About 5,854 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Sherman Drive over I-465 Eb/Wb?

The structure is 289 ft (88.2 m) long with a longest span of 166 ft (50.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Sherman Drive over I-465 Eb/Wb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.