US Bridges

Shadeland Ave NB over I-465

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Marion County, Indiana · 01.09 N US 36 / SR 67 · Structure no. 050140

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
271 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,846
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shadeland Ave NB over I-465 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Shadeland Ave NB over I-465 in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 10,846 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,390 by 2039. The structure is 271 ft (82.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesShadeland Ave NB
CrossesI-465
Location01.09 N US 36 / SR 67
RouteInterstate 465
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.84668, -86.04403
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length271 ft (82.5 m)
Longest span139 ft (42.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,846 (2021)
Projected traffic10,390 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Shadeland Ave NB over I-465 built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shadeland Ave NB 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 Shadeland Ave NB over I-465 carry?

About 10,846 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Shadeland Ave NB over I-465?

The structure is 271 ft (82.5 m) long with a longest span of 139 ft (42.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Shadeland Ave NB over I-465?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.