US Bridges

I-465 EB over CSX RR

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 01.53 W I-74 · Structure no. 049780

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
158 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
58,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-465 EB over CSX RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-465 EB over CSX RR in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1999, 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 58,500 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 143,000 by 2035. The structure is 158 ft (48.1 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-465 EB
CrossesCSX RR
Location01.53 W I-74
RouteInterstate 465
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.71267, -86.05659
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length158 ft (48.1 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.5 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58,500 (2021)
Projected traffic143,000 by 2035
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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-465 EB over CSX RR built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is I-465 EB over CSX RR 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does I-465 EB over CSX RR carry?

About 58,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is I-465 EB over CSX RR?

The structure is 158 ft (48.1 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns I-465 EB over CSX RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.