US Bridges

US 31 SB Ramp over I-465 WB Lick Creek

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.10 W US 31 · Structure no. 051150

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
507 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
4,028
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 31 SB Ramp over I-465 WB Lick Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 31 SB Ramp over I-465 WB Lick Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 63 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,028 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2030. The structure is 507 ft (154.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 31 SB Ramp
CrossesI-465 WB Lick Creek
Location00.10 W US 31
RouteInterstate 465
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.69956, -86.1505
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length507 ft (154.4 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,028 (2021)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2030
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 US 31 SB Ramp over I-465 WB Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is US 31 SB Ramp over I-465 WB Lick Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does US 31 SB Ramp over I-465 WB Lick Creek carry?

About 4,028 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 31 SB Ramp over I-465 WB Lick Creek?

The structure is 507 ft (154.4 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns US 31 SB Ramp over I-465 WB Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.