US Bridges

I-465 WB over Lick Creek

Good

Marion County, Indiana · 00.32 W US 31 · Structure no. 051141

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
201 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
130,411
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-465 WB over Lick Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying I-465 WB over Lick Creek 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 130,411 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 134,550 by 2044. The structure is 201 ft (61.2 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-465 WB
CrossesLick Creek
Location00.32 W US 31
RouteInterstate 465
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.70049, -86.15456
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.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating59.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length201 ft (61.2 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.3 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.8 m)
Roadway width89 ft (27.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130,411 (2024)
Projected traffic134,550 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-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 WB over Lick Creek built?

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

What condition is I-465 WB over Lick 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does I-465 WB over Lick Creek carry?

About 130,411 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is I-465 WB over Lick Creek?

The structure is 201 ft (61.2 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.3 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns I-465 WB over Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.