I-465
I-465 in 01.30 E US 421, Marion County, Indiana received a condition grade of F (0/100). Built in 1966, the bridge carries 129K vehicles daily on I-465 over Delaware Creek. It is classified as structurally deficient.
I-465 carries an F on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 0/100 — the bottom tier of the FHWA NBI distribution. Component ratings flag the structure for near-term rehabilitation or replacement; the bridge may remain open to traffic but is on the priority list for action.
The bridge was built in 1966 and is now 60 years old, at or past the typical 50-year design life for bridges of its vintage. Maintenance and inspection cycles are correspondingly more involved than for newer structures. I-465 carries an average daily traffic count of 129,314 vehicles, with 6 lane(s) crossing Delaware Creek. The owning agency is State Highway Agency; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.
Component Ratings
The riding surface, evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear
Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck
Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck
Bridge Details
About This Bridge
I-465 is a 60-year-old bridge located 01.30 E US 421 in Marion County, Indiana. The bridge carries I-465 over Delaware Creek with 6 traffic lanes, handling approximately 129K vehicles per day. Built in 1966, the structure spans 10.6 meters.
The bridge received a Condition Grade of F (0/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 0/9 (serious), superstructure 0/9 (serious), and substructure 0/9 (serious). The bridge is classified as structurally deficient, meaning at least one major component is rated 4 or below, this signals a need for repair or replacement but does not necessarily indicate an immediate safety hazard.
This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
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Frequently Asked Questions
I-465 has a Condition Score of 0/100 (Grade F). Its deck is rated 0/9, superstructure 0/9, and substructure 0/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is classified as structurally deficient.
I-465 was built in 1966, making it 60 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.
I-465 carries approximately 129K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 6 traffic lanes. It is 10.6 meters long and located on I-465 in 01.30 E US 421, Marion County, Indiana.
Yes, I-465 is classified as structurally deficient because at least one of its primary components (deck, superstructure, or substructure) is rated 4 or below on the 0-9 NBI scale. This does not necessarily mean it is unsafe, but it requires significant repair or replacement.
I-465 is located 01.30 E US 421 in Marion County, Indiana. The bridge carries I-465 over Delaware Creek. Its coordinates are 39.924111, -86.205611. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.
I-465 carries I-465 over Delaware Creek. The bridge is 10.6 meters long and was built in 1966.
Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2026.