US Bridges

I-465 WB over West 96th Street

Good

Marion County, Indiana · 01.22 W US 421 · Structure no. 050571

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
243 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
58,550
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-465 WB over West 96th Street is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-465 WB over West 96th Street in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 58,550 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 73,150 by 2041. The structure is 243 ft (74 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-465 WB
CrossesWest 96th Street
Location01.22 W US 421
RouteInterstate 465
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.92566, -86.2509
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length243 ft (74 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.5 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58,550 (2021)
Projected traffic73,150 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure3
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 WB over West 96th Street built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-465 WB over West 96th Street 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does I-465 WB over West 96th Street carry?

About 58,550 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is I-465 WB over West 96th Street?

The structure is 243 ft (74 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.5 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns I-465 WB over West 96th Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.