US Bridges

I-465 WB over Bluff Road

Good

Marion County, Indiana · 1.29 W US 31 · Structure no. 051111

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
67,300
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-465 WB over Bluff Road is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying I-465 WB over Bluff Road in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 67,300 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 70,000 by 2044. The structure is 95 ft (28.9 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-465 WB
CrossesBluff Road
Location1.29 W US 31
RouteInterstate 465
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.69968, -86.17215
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 inspectionDecember 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 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 width90 ft (27.5 m)
Roadway width87 ft (26.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic67,300 (2024)
Projected traffic70,000 by 2044
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure5
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 WB over Bluff Road built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-465 WB 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does I-465 WB over Bluff Road carry?

About 67,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is I-465 WB 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 90 ft wide.

Who owns I-465 WB over Bluff Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.