US Bridges

Keystone Avenue over I-465

Good

Marion County, Indiana · 00.67 W I-65 · Structure no. 051211

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
199 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,436
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Keystone Avenue over I-465 is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Keystone Avenue over I-465 in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 9,436 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,000 by 2035. The structure is 199 ft (60.8 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesKeystone Avenue
CrossesI-465
Location00.67 W I-65
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.70131, -86.12059
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length199 ft (60.8 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width79 ft (24 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,436 (2015)
Projected traffic30,000 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Keystone Avenue over I-465 built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Keystone Avenue over I-465 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 Keystone Avenue over I-465 carry?

About 9,436 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Keystone Avenue over I-465?

The structure is 199 ft (60.8 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns Keystone Avenue over I-465?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.