US Bridges

Keystone Avenue SB over 86th Street Eb/Wb

Good

Marion County, Indiana · 00.60 S I-465 · Structure no. 4900493

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
179 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
23,072
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Keystone Avenue SB over 86th Street Eb/Wb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Keystone Avenue SB over 86th Street Eb/Wb in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 61 years old, older 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 23,072 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,280 by 2039. The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesKeystone Avenue SB
Crosses86th Street Eb/Wb
Location00.60 S I-465
RouteCity Street 1717
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.91239, -86.11439
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 loadHS 20
Structure length179 ft (54.6 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,072 (2019)
Projected traffic34,280 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 Keystone Avenue SB over 86th Street Eb/Wb built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Keystone Avenue SB over 86th Street Eb/Wb 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Keystone Avenue SB over 86th Street Eb/Wb carry?

About 23,072 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Keystone Avenue SB over 86th Street Eb/Wb?

The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Keystone Avenue SB over 86th Street Eb/Wb?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.