I-465 over Delaware Creek
PoorMarion County, Indiana · 01.30 E US 421 · Structure no. 050534
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 35 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 129,314
- 2004 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-465 over Delaware Creek is a steel culvert carrying I-465 over Delaware Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1966, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 129,314 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 257,592 by 2035. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 126 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-465 over Delaware Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-465 over Delaware Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does I-465 over Delaware Creek carry?
About 129,314 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is I-465 over Delaware Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 126 ft wide.
Who owns I-465 over Delaware Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.