FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

I-465

Carrying I-465 over DELAWARE CREEK

01.30 E US 421, Marion, Indiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
97 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: I-465

The I-465 bridge in Marion, Indiana carries I-465 over DELAWARE CREEK. It was built in 1966, making it 60 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 10.7 meters (35 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 129,314 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Indiana bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 97.2 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How I-465 compares

▲ 61.6
Load rating vs Indiana average (35.6 t)
Top 1%
Higher load rating than 99% of Indiana bridges
964
Bridges in Marion · 36 in Poor condition
I-465 97.2 t
Indiana average 35.6 t

Live comparison across Indiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
58.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
30.0
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
0.0
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
97.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1966
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
10.7 m (35 ft)
Deck Width
38.4 m (126 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
129,314 vehicles/day
Structure Number
050534

How to read this record

I-465 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare I-465 against other structures in Marion and across Indiana. Indiana bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for I-465?

I-465 in Marion, Indiana on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is I-465 inspected?

I-465's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 129,314 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. I-465 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for I-465?

I-465 has an NBI inventory load rating of 97.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining I-465?

I-465 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is I-465 and does age affect safety?

I-465 was built in 1966, making it 60 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

Every figure on PlainBridge is rendered directly from federal source data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on federal source data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.