US Bridges

E 46th Street over I-465

Good

Marion County, Indiana · 00.61 N US 36 / SR 67 · Structure no. 050130

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
243 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,290
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

E 46th Street over I-465 is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying E 46th Street over I-465 in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,290 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,580 by 2039. The structure is 243 ft (74 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesE 46th Street
CrossesI-465
Location00.61 N US 36 / SR 67
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.84037, -86.04044
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length243 ft (74 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,290 (2019)
Projected traffic9,580 by 2039
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 46th Street over I-465 built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is E 46th 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does E 46th Street over I-465 carry?

About 9,290 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is E 46th Street over I-465?

The structure is 243 ft (74 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns E 46th Street over I-465?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.