US Bridges

I-465 over Fisher Creek

Good

Marion County, Indiana · 00.44 S US 52 · Structure no. 049817

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90,754
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-465 over Fisher Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-465 over Fisher Creek 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 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 90,754 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 230,000 by 2035. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 114 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-465
CrossesFisher Creek
Location00.44 S US 52
RouteInterstate 465
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.74605, -86.03754
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width114 ft (34.7 m)
Roadway width114 ft (34.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90,754 (2021)
Projected traffic230,000 by 2035
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-465 over Fisher Creek built?

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

What condition is I-465 over Fisher Creek 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 I-465 over Fisher Creek carry?

About 90,754 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is I-465 over Fisher Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 114 ft wide.

Who owns I-465 over Fisher Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.