US Bridges

I-465 EB over Lick Creek

Good

Marion County, Indiana · 01.21 E US 31 · Structure no. 051190

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
155 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 prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I-465 EB over Lick Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 62 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 46,611 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 115,023 by 2030. The structure is 155 ft (47.3 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-465 EB
CrossesLick Creek
Location01.21 E US 31
RouteInterstate 465
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.70024, -86.12672
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length155 ft (47.3 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,611 (2021)
Projected traffic115,023 by 2030
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure3
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 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is I-465 EB 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 May 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 155 ft (47.3 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns I-465 EB over Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.