US Bridges

W 34th Street over I-465 Nb/Sb

Good

Marion County, Indiana · 00.71 N I-74 · Structure no. 076490

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
208 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,744
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 34th Street over I-465 Nb/Sb is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying W 34th Street over I-465 Nb/Sb in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,744 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,440 by 2035. The structure is 208 ft (63.3 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesW 34th Street
CrossesI-465 Nb/Sb
Location00.71 N I-74
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.81612, -86.27555
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length208 ft (63.3 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,744 (2021)
Projected traffic13,440 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 W 34th Street over I-465 Nb/Sb built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is W 34th Street over I-465 Nb/Sb 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 W 34th Street over I-465 Nb/Sb carry?

About 9,744 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is W 34th Street over I-465 Nb/Sb?

The structure is 208 ft (63.3 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns W 34th Street over I-465 Nb/Sb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.