US Bridges

I-465 SB over Fall Creek & Trail

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 02.39 N US 36 / SR 67 · Structure no. 050180

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
403 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
97,835
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-465 SB over Fall Creek & Trail is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-465 SB over Fall Creek & Trail in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 97,835 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 101,070 by 2029. The structure is 403 ft (122.8 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-465 SB
CrossesFall Creek & Trail
Location02.39 N US 36 / SR 67
RouteInterstate 465
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.86524, -86.04736
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length403 ft (122.8 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.6 m)
Roadway width94 ft (28.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic97,835 (2021)
Projected traffic101,070 by 2029
Trucks13%
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 SB over Fall Creek & Trail built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

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

About 97,835 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is I-465 SB 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 97 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.