US Bridges

I-465 EB over Bluff Road

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Marion County, Indiana · 1.29 W US 31 · Structure no. 051101

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
68,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-465 EB over Bluff Road is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying I-465 EB over Bluff Road 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 68,500 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 70,700 by 2045. The structure is 95 ft (28.9 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-465 EB
CrossesBluff Road
Location1.29 W US 31
RouteInterstate 465
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.6995, -86.17218
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length95 ft (28.9 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.6 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68,500 (2023)
Projected traffic70,700 by 2045
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure4
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 EB over Bluff Road built?

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

What condition is I-465 EB over Bluff Road 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 EB over Bluff Road carry?

About 68,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is I-465 EB over Bluff Road?

The structure is 95 ft (28.9 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns I-465 EB over Bluff Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.