US Bridges

I-465 SB Nwl Ramp over West 71st ST & Bike Path

Good

Marion County, Indiana · 01.39 N I-65 · Structure no. 050700

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
173 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
65,278
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-465 SB Nwl Ramp over West 71st ST & Bike Path is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying I-465 SB Nwl Ramp over West 71st ST & Bike Path in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 65,278 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 85,000 by 2035. The structure is 173 ft (52.8 m) long and 124 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-465 SB Nwl Ramp
CrossesWest 71st ST & Bike Path
Location01.39 N I-65
RouteInterstate 465
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.88157, -86.26932
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length173 ft (52.8 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.5 m)
Deck width124 ft (37.8 m)
Roadway width119 ft (36.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65,278 (2021)
Projected traffic85,000 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure6
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 SB Nwl Ramp over West 71st ST & Bike Path built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-465 SB Nwl Ramp over West 71st ST & Bike Path 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 I-465 SB Nwl Ramp over West 71st ST & Bike Path carry?

About 65,278 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I-465 SB Nwl Ramp over West 71st ST & Bike Path?

The structure is 173 ft (52.8 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.5 m) and a deck 124 ft wide.

Who owns I-465 SB Nwl Ramp over West 71st ST & Bike Path?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.