US Bridges

I-465 NB over Fall Creek Road

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 02.00 S I-69 · Structure no. 050190

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
134 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
101,476
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-465 NB over Fall Creek Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-465 NB over Fall Creek Road in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 57 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 240,000 by 2032. The structure is 134 ft (40.9 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 Road
Location02.00 S I-69
RouteInterstate 465
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.86754, -86.04701
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating43.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length134 ft (40.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.4 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 traffic240,000 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-465 NB over Fall Creek Road built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

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

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

How long is I-465 NB over Fall Creek Road?

The structure is 134 ft (40.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.4 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.

Who owns I-465 NB over Fall Creek Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.