US Bridges

Southeastern Ave over I-465

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.46 S I-74 · Structure no. 049800

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
281 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,280
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Southeastern Ave over I-465 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Southeastern Ave over I-465 in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 10,280 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,510 by 2039. The structure is 281 ft (85.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSoutheastern Ave
CrossesI-465
Location00.46 S I-74
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.72579, -86.04695
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length281 ft (85.5 m)
Longest span141 ft (42.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,280 (2019)
Projected traffic12,510 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Southeastern Ave over I-465 built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Southeastern Ave over I-465 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 Southeastern Ave over I-465 carry?

About 10,280 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Southeastern Ave over I-465?

The structure is 281 ft (85.5 m) long with a longest span of 141 ft (42.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Southeastern Ave over I-465?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.