US Bridges

I-465 over Pedestrian Tunnel

Good

Marion County, Indiana · 01.26 S I-74 · Structure no. 076464

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150,350
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-465 over Pedestrian Tunnel is a concrete culvert carrying I-465 over Pedestrian Tunnel in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 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 150,350 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 220,000 by 2029. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 172 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-465
CrossesPedestrian Tunnel
Location01.26 S I-74
RouteInterstate 465
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.78784, -86.27118
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
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.8 m)
Deck width172 ft (52.4 m)
Roadway width172 ft (52.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150,350 (2021)
Projected traffic220,000 by 2029
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-465 over Pedestrian Tunnel built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-465 over Pedestrian Tunnel 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does I-465 over Pedestrian Tunnel carry?

About 150,350 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I-465 over Pedestrian Tunnel?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 172 ft wide.

Who owns I-465 over Pedestrian Tunnel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.