US Bridges

Shadeland Ave SB over I-465

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Marion County, Indiana · 02.21 N US 36 / SR 67 · Structure no. 050160

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
458 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,210
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shadeland Ave SB over I-465 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Shadeland Ave SB 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 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 20,210 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,476 by 2029. The structure is 458 ft (139.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesShadeland Ave SB
CrossesI-465
Location02.21 N US 36 / SR 67
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.86251, -86.04713
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.7 US tons
Inventory rating58.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length458 ft (139.5 m)
Longest span157 ft (47.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,210 (2004)
Projected traffic28,476 by 2029
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 SB over I-465 built?

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

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

About 20,210 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Shadeland Ave SB over I-465?

The structure is 458 ft (139.5 m) long with a longest span of 157 ft (47.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Shadeland Ave SB over I-465?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.