US Bridges

I-465 NB over Fall Creek & Trail

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 02.39 N US 36 / SR 67 · Structure no. 050170

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
403 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
101,476
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-465 NB over Fall Creek & Trail is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-465 NB over Fall Creek & Trail in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 59 years old, older 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 101,476 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 202,140 by 2029. The structure is 403 ft (122.8 m) long and 101 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-465 NB
CrossesFall Creek & Trail
Location02.39 N US 36 / SR 67
RouteInterstate 465
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.8653, -86.047
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length403 ft (122.8 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width101 ft (30.7 m)
Roadway width98 ft (29.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic101,476 (2004)
Projected traffic202,140 by 2029
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-465 NB over Fall Creek & Trail built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is I-465 NB over Fall Creek & Trail 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 I-465 NB over Fall Creek & Trail carry?

About 101,476 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I-465 NB over Fall Creek & Trail?

The structure is 403 ft (122.8 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.

Who owns I-465 NB over Fall Creek & Trail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.