US Bridges

I-465 SB over US 40

Good

Marion County, Indiana · 01.55 N US 52 · Structure no. 049920

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
163 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60,870
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-465 SB over US 40 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-465 SB over US 40 in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2019, 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 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 60,870 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 66,500 by 2035. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-465 SB
CrossesUS 40
Location01.55 N US 52
RouteInterstate 465
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.77285, -86.03043
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.8 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.8 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60,870 (2021)
Projected traffic66,500 by 2035
Trucks15%
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 SB over US 40 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is I-465 SB over US 40 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 SB over US 40 carry?

About 60,870 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is I-465 SB over US 40?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.8 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns I-465 SB over US 40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.