US Bridges

I-465 NB Ramp over Big Eagle Creek

Good

Marion County, Indiana · 02.45 N US 36 · Structure no. 050788

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
336 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,591
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-465 NB Ramp over Big Eagle Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying I-465 NB Ramp over Big Eagle Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 9,591 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,710 by 2030. The structure is 336 ft (102.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesI-465 NB Ramp
CrossesBig Eagle Creek
Location02.45 N US 36
RouteInterstate 465
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.79917, -86.27464
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length336 ft (102.4 m)
Longest span146 ft (44.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,591 (2021)
Projected traffic12,710 by 2030
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-465 NB Ramp over Big Eagle Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-465 NB Ramp over Big Eagle Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does I-465 NB Ramp over Big Eagle Creek carry?

About 9,591 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is I-465 NB Ramp over Big Eagle Creek?

The structure is 336 ft (102.4 m) long with a longest span of 146 ft (44.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns I-465 NB Ramp over Big Eagle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.