US Bridges

NB Shadeland Ramp over I-74 WB Ramp to I-465 NB

Good

Marion County, Indiana · 00.78 N I-74 · Structure no. 049813

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
281 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,603
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NB Shadeland Ramp over I-74 WB Ramp to I-465 NB is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying NB Shadeland Ramp over I-74 WB Ramp to I-465 NB 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 6,603 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,000 by 2035. The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesNB Shadeland Ramp
CrossesI-74 WB Ramp to I-465 NB
Location00.78 N I-74
RouteInterstate 465
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.74229, -86.03927
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length281 ft (85.6 m)
Longest span139 ft (42.4 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.5 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,603 (2021)
Projected traffic27,000 by 2035
Trucks10%
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 NB Shadeland Ramp over I-74 WB Ramp to I-465 NB built?

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

What condition is NB Shadeland Ramp over I-74 WB Ramp to I-465 NB 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 NB Shadeland Ramp over I-74 WB Ramp to I-465 NB carry?

About 6,603 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is NB Shadeland Ramp over I-74 WB Ramp to I-465 NB?

The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long with a longest span of 139 ft (42.4 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns NB Shadeland Ramp over I-74 WB Ramp to I-465 NB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.