US Bridges

E 16th Street over I-465

Good

Marion County, Indiana · 01.17 N US 40 · Structure no. 049950

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
202 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,074
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

E 16th Street over I-465 is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying E 16th Street over I-465 in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 6,074 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,530 by 2039. The structure is 202 ft (61.7 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesE 16th Street
CrossesI-465
Location01.17 N US 40
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.78941, -86.03389
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length202 ft (61.7 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.8 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,074 (2021)
Projected traffic8,530 by 2039
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 E 16th Street over I-465 built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is E 16th Street over I-465 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 E 16th Street over I-465 carry?

About 6,074 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is E 16th Street over I-465?

The structure is 202 ft (61.7 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.8 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns E 16th Street over I-465?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.