US Bridges

English Avenue over I-465 Nb/Sb

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.77 N US 52 · Structure no. 049860

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
219 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,354
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

English Avenue over I-465 Nb/Sb is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying English Avenue over I-465 Nb/Sb in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2021, 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 5,354 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,354 by 2041. The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesEnglish Avenue
CrossesI-465 Nb/Sb
Location00.77 N US 52
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.76167, -86.02853
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length219 ft (66.8 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,354 (2021)
Projected traffic5,354 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 English Avenue over I-465 Nb/Sb built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is English Avenue over I-465 Nb/Sb 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 English Avenue over I-465 Nb/Sb carry?

About 5,354 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is English Avenue over I-465 Nb/Sb?

The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns English Avenue over I-465 Nb/Sb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.