US Bridges

W 38th Street over I-465 Nb/Sb 2-RAMPS

Good

Marion County, Indiana · 01.23 N I-74 · Structure no. 076593

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
240 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
33,488
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 38th Street over I-465 Nb/Sb 2-RAMPS is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying W 38th Street over I-465 Nb/Sb 2-RAMPS 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 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 33,488 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,630 by 2029. The structure is 240 ft (73.1 m) long and 147 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesW 38th Street
CrossesI-465 Nb/Sb 2-RAMPS
Location01.23 N I-74
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.82351, -86.27567
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure7 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 rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length240 ft (73.1 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.2 m)
Deck width147 ft (44.8 m)
Roadway width116 ft (35.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,488 (2021)
Projected traffic45,630 by 2029
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 38th Street over I-465 Nb/Sb 2-RAMPS built?

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

What condition is W 38th Street over I-465 Nb/Sb 2-RAMPS 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 38th Street over I-465 Nb/Sb 2-RAMPS carry?

About 33,488 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is W 38th Street over I-465 Nb/Sb 2-RAMPS?

The structure is 240 ft (73.1 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.2 m) and a deck 147 ft wide.

Who owns W 38th Street over I-465 Nb/Sb 2-RAMPS?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.