US Bridges

Madison Avenue over I-465 Eb/Wb Lick Creek

Good

Marion County, Indiana · 00.57 E US 31 · Structure no. 080836

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
315 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,815
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Madison Avenue over I-465 Eb/Wb Lick Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Madison Avenue over I-465 Eb/Wb Lick Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 16,815 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,000 by 2041. The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesMadison Avenue
CrossesI-465 Eb/Wb Lick Creek
Location00.57 E US 31
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.69824, -86.13845
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.6 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length315 ft (96 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.3 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,815 (2021)
Projected traffic20,000 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Madison Avenue over I-465 Eb/Wb Lick Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Madison Avenue over I-465 Eb/Wb Lick Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Madison Avenue over I-465 Eb/Wb Lick Creek carry?

About 16,815 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Madison Avenue over I-465 Eb/Wb Lick Creek?

The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.3 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Madison Avenue over I-465 Eb/Wb Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.