US Bridges

I-465 NB over East Tenth Street

Good

Marion County, Indiana · 00.63 N US 40 · Structure no. 049930

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60,349
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-465 NB over East Tenth Street is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-465 NB over East Tenth Street in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 59 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 60,349 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 133,000 by 2035. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-465 NB
CrossesEast Tenth Street
Location00.63 N US 40
RouteInterstate 465
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.78183, -86.03157
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span62 ft (19 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.8 m)
Roadway width69 ft (20.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60,349 (2021)
Projected traffic133,000 by 2035
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure3
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 East Tenth Street built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is I-465 NB over East Tenth Street 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 NB over East Tenth Street carry?

About 60,349 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is I-465 NB over East Tenth Street?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (19 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns I-465 NB over East Tenth Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.