US Bridges

I-465 over Haueisen Ditch

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Marion County, Indiana · 00.17 W SR 37 · Structure no. 051057

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
105,100
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-465 over Haueisen Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying I-465 over Haueisen Ditch in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 105,100 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 107,700 by 2045. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 310 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-465
CrossesHaueisen Ditch
Location00.17 W SR 37
RouteInterstate 465
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.69561, -86.18914
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
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior 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 rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width310 ft (94.5 m)
Roadway width240 ft (73.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105,100 (2024)
Projected traffic107,700 by 2045
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure11
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-465 over Haueisen Ditch built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-465 over Haueisen Ditch 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does I-465 over Haueisen Ditch carry?

About 105,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is I-465 over Haueisen Ditch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 310 ft wide.

Who owns I-465 over Haueisen Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.