I-465 SB over East 21st Street
FairMarion County, Indiana · 00.18 S I-70 · Structure no. 049990
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 156 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 42,921
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-465 SB over East 21st Street is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-465 SB over East 21st Street in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2002, 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 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 42,921 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 70,000 by 2035. The structure is 156 ft (47.6 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-465 SB over East 21st Street built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is I-465 SB over East 21st Street 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 SB over East 21st Street carry?
About 42,921 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is I-465 SB over East 21st Street?
The structure is 156 ft (47.6 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.4 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.
Who owns I-465 SB over East 21st Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.