US Bridges

W 21st Street over I-465 Nb/Sb

Good

Marion County, Indiana · 00.80 S I-74 · Structure no. 076591

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
234 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,281
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 21st Street over I-465 Nb/Sb is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W 21st Street over I-465 Nb/Sb 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 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 10,281 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,000 by 2041. The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesW 21st Street
CrossesI-465 Nb/Sb
Location00.80 S I-74
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.79409, -86.2739
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating58.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length234 ft (71.3 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.3 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,281 (2021)
Projected traffic13,000 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 21st Street over I-465 Nb/Sb built?

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

What condition is W 21st 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 21st Street over I-465 Nb/Sb carry?

About 10,281 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is W 21st Street over I-465 Nb/Sb?

The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.3 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns W 21st Street over I-465 Nb/Sb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.