US Bridges

Ditch Road over I-465 Eb/Wb

Good

Marion County, Indiana · 01.50 W US 31 · Structure no. 050521

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
226 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,740
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ditch Road over I-465 Eb/Wb is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Ditch Road over I-465 Eb/Wb in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12,740 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,960 by 2038. The structure is 226 ft (68.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesDitch Road
CrossesI-465 Eb/Wb
Location01.50 W US 31
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.92452, -86.18406
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length226 ft (68.8 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,740 (2018)
Projected traffic15,960 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Ditch Road over I-465 Eb/Wb built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ditch Road over I-465 Eb/Wb 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 Ditch Road over I-465 Eb/Wb carry?

About 12,740 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ditch Road over I-465 Eb/Wb?

The structure is 226 ft (68.8 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ditch Road over I-465 Eb/Wb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.