US Bridges

I-465 NB over US 52

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 01.50 N I-74 · Structure no. 049820

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
161 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
55,108
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-465 NB over US 52 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-465 NB over US 52 in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 60 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 55,108 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 114,000 by 2035. The structure is 161 ft (49 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-465 NB
CrossesUS 52
Location01.50 N I-74
RouteInterstate 465
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.75142, -86.03329
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length161 ft (49 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.2 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.8 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55,108 (2021)
Projected traffic114,000 by 2035
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure4
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 I-465 NB over US 52 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is I-465 NB over US 52 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 NB over US 52 carry?

About 55,108 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is I-465 NB over US 52?

The structure is 161 ft (49 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.2 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns I-465 NB over US 52?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.