US Bridges

E 56th Street over I-465 Nb/Sb 2 Cds

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 01.69 N US 36 / SR 67 · Structure no. 050150

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
298 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
23,488
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

E 56th Street over I-465 Nb/Sb 2 Cds is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E 56th Street over I-465 Nb/Sb 2 Cds 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 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 23,488 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,187 by 2032. The structure is 298 ft (90.7 m) long and 109 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesE 56th Street
CrossesI-465 Nb/Sb 2 Cds
Location01.69 N US 36 / SR 67
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.85503, -86.047
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length298 ft (90.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.5 m)
Deck width109 ft (33.1 m)
Roadway width94 ft (28.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,488 (2021)
Projected traffic50,187 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 56th Street over I-465 Nb/Sb 2 Cds built?

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

What condition is E 56th Street over I-465 Nb/Sb 2 Cds 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does E 56th Street over I-465 Nb/Sb 2 Cds carry?

About 23,488 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is E 56th Street over I-465 Nb/Sb 2 Cds?

The structure is 298 ft (90.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.5 m) and a deck 109 ft wide.

Who owns E 56th Street over I-465 Nb/Sb 2 Cds?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.