US Bridges

Old US 52 over I-465 Sb/Nb

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.17 N I-65 · Structure no. 050710

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
223 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,038
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old US 52 over I-465 Sb/Nb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old US 52 over I-465 Sb/Nb in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 66 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5,038 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,500 by 2035. The structure is 223 ft (67.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesOld US 52
CrossesI-465 Sb/Nb
Location00.17 N I-65
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.86494, -86.273
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length223 ft (67.9 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,038 (2022)
Projected traffic6,500 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Old US 52 over I-465 Sb/Nb built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Old US 52 over I-465 Sb/Nb in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Old US 52 over I-465 Sb/Nb carry?

About 5,038 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old US 52 over I-465 Sb/Nb?

The structure is 223 ft (67.9 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Old US 52 over I-465 Sb/Nb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.