US Bridges

I-465 NB over CSX RR

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.17 N US 52 · Structure no. 049840

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

About this bridge

I-465 NB over CSX RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-465 NB over CSX RR 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 146 ft (44.4 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-465 NB
CrossesCSX RR
Location00.17 N US 52
RouteInterstate 465
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.75356, -86.03164
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.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length146 ft (44.4 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width72 ft (22 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.2 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
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 NB over CSX RR 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 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 NB over CSX RR carry?

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

How long is I-465 NB over CSX RR?

The structure is 146 ft (44.4 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns I-465 NB over CSX RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.