US Bridges

Epler Avenue over SR37(I69) Nb/Sb

Good

Marion County, Indiana · 0.55 S I-465 (new) · Structure no. 080898

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
224 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Epler Avenue over SR37(I69) Nb/Sb is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Epler Avenue over SR37(I69) Nb/Sb in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 10,700 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,100 by 2045. The structure is 224 ft (68.2 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesEpler Avenue
CrossesSR37(I69) Nb/Sb
Location0.55 S I-465 (new)
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.68568, -86.19909
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length224 ft (68.2 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.6 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,700 (2022)
Projected traffic12,100 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Epler Avenue over SR37(I69) Nb/Sb built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Epler Avenue over SR37(I69) 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Epler Avenue over SR37(I69) Nb/Sb carry?

About 10,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Epler Avenue over SR37(I69) Nb/Sb?

The structure is 224 ft (68.2 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.6 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Epler Avenue over SR37(I69) Nb/Sb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.