US Bridges

E 38th Street EB over I-465

Good

Marion County, Indiana · 00.49 S US 36 / SR 67 · Structure no. 050070

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
248 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,590
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

E 38th Street EB over I-465 is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying E 38th Street EB 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 8,590 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,000 by 2035. The structure is 248 ft (75.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesE 38th Street EB
CrossesI-465
Location00.49 S US 36 / SR 67
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.82566, -86.03207
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length248 ft (75.5 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,590 (2021)
Projected traffic25,000 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 38th Street EB over I-465 built?

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

What condition is E 38th Street EB 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 38th Street EB over I-465 carry?

About 8,590 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is E 38th Street EB over I-465?

The structure is 248 ft (75.5 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns E 38th Street EB over I-465?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.