US Bridges

I-465 WB over Meridian Street

Good

Marion County, Indiana · 0.45 W of US 31 · Structure no. 051131

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
65,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-465 WB over Meridian Street is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I-465 WB over Meridian Street 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 65,000 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 67,000 by 2045. The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-465 WB
CrossesMeridian Street
Location0.45 W of US 31
RouteInterstate 465
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.70124, -86.15826
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length122 ft (37.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.4 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.5 m)
Roadway width87 ft (26.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65,000 (2023)
Projected traffic67,000 by 2045
Trucks23%
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 Meridian Street built?

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

What condition is I-465 WB over Meridian Street 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 WB over Meridian Street carry?

About 65,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I-465 WB over Meridian Street?

The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.4 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns I-465 WB over Meridian Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.