US Bridges

Executive Drive over Sam Jones Expwy Eb/Wb

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.40 E I-465 · Structure no. 4900285

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
192 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
41,432
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Executive Drive over Sam Jones Expwy Eb/Wb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Executive Drive over Sam Jones Expwy Eb/Wb in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 62 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 41,432 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 61,570 by 2039. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesExecutive Drive
CrossesSam Jones Expwy Eb/Wb
Location00.40 E I-465
RouteCity Street 4205
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.72993, -86.25653
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.6 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,432 (2019)
Projected traffic61,570 by 2039
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Executive Drive over Sam Jones Expwy Eb/Wb built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Executive Drive over Sam Jones Expwy Eb/Wb in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Executive Drive over Sam Jones Expwy Eb/Wb carry?

About 41,432 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Executive Drive over Sam Jones Expwy Eb/Wb?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.6 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Executive Drive over Sam Jones Expwy Eb/Wb?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.