US Bridges

Sam Jones Exprwy over I-465 Nb/Sb

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Marion County, Indiana · 01.28 S US 40 · Structure no. 079646

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
165 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
44,439
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sam Jones Exprwy over I-465 Nb/Sb is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Sam Jones Exprwy over I-465 Nb/Sb in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 44,439 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,955 by 2029. The structure is 165 ft (50.4 m) long and 119 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSam Jones Exprwy
CrossesI-465 Nb/Sb
Location01.28 S US 40
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.72973, -86.26451
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length165 ft (50.4 m)
Longest span82 ft (24.9 m)
Deck width119 ft (36.3 m)
Roadway width112 ft (34.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44,439 (2021)
Projected traffic52,955 by 2029
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Sam Jones Exprwy over I-465 Nb/Sb built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sam Jones Exprwy 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 Sam Jones Exprwy over I-465 Nb/Sb carry?

About 44,439 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Sam Jones Exprwy over I-465 Nb/Sb?

The structure is 165 ft (50.4 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (24.9 m) and a deck 119 ft wide.

Who owns Sam Jones Exprwy over I-465 Nb/Sb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.