US Bridges

Main Street over Pleasant Run Creek

Fair

Johnson County, Indiana · 0.80 W of US 31 · Structure no. 4100072

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,881
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main Street over Pleasant Run Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Main Street over Pleasant Run Creek in Johnson County, Indiana. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 15,881 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,879 by 2039. The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMain Street
CrossesPleasant Run Creek
Location0.80 W of US 31
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJohnson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.6135, -86.12971
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,881 (2019)
Projected traffic27,879 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$200,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Main Street over Pleasant Run Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main Street over Pleasant Run Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Main Street over Pleasant Run Creek carry?

About 15,881 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Main Street over Pleasant Run Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Main Street over Pleasant Run Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.