W 79th Street over I-465
GoodMarion County, Indiana · 02.39 N I-65 · Structure no. 050680
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 216 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,840
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
W 79th Street over I-465 is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying W 79th Street over I-465 in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 6,840 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,036 by 2030. The structure is 216 ft (65.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was W 79th Street over I-465 built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is W 79th Street over I-465 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does W 79th Street over I-465 carry?
About 6,840 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is W 79th Street over I-465?
The structure is 216 ft (65.9 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns W 79th Street over I-465?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.