US Bridges

I-465 EB over Lick Creek

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.38 E US 31 · Structure no. 051170

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
208 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
46,611
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-465 EB over Lick Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-465 EB over Lick Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2023, 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 46,611 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,000 by 2030. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-465 EB
CrossesLick Creek
Location00.38 E US 31
RouteInterstate 465
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.69777, -86.14199
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length208 ft (63.4 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.1 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.1 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,611 (2021)
Projected traffic60,000 by 2030
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure4
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 EB over Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is I-465 EB over 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 I-465 EB over Lick Creek carry?

About 46,611 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is I-465 EB over Lick Creek?

The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.1 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns I-465 EB over Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.