US Bridges

I-465 EB over Carmel Creek

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.95 E SR 431 · Structure no. 050340

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
116 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
92,625
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-465 EB over Carmel Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-465 EB over Carmel Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 58 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 92,625 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 184,510 by 2035. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-465 EB
CrossesCarmel Creek
Location00.95 E SR 431
RouteInterstate 465
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.91644, -86.09569
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.9 m)
Roadway width85 ft (26 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic92,625 (2004)
Projected traffic184,510 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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 EB over Carmel Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is I-465 EB over Carmel Creek 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 EB over Carmel Creek carry?

About 92,625 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I-465 EB over Carmel Creek?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns I-465 EB over Carmel Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.