US Bridges

I-465 over Churchman Creek

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 02.04 W I-74 · Structure no. 076470

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
112,178
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-465 over Churchman Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-465 over Churchman Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 112,178 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 270,000 by 2035. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 120 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-465
CrossesChurchman Creek
Location02.04 W I-74
RouteInterstate 465
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.70727, -86.06343
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width120 ft (36.6 m)
Roadway width120 ft (36.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic112,178 (2004)
Projected traffic270,000 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-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 over Churchman Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-465 over Churchman 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does I-465 over Churchman Creek carry?

About 112,178 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I-465 over Churchman Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 120 ft wide.

Who owns I-465 over Churchman Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.