US Bridges

Leisure Lane over Pleasant Run Creek

PoorPosted for load

Johnson County, Indiana · 0.02 N of Fairview Road · Structure no. 4100095

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,061
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Leisure Lane over Pleasant Run Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Leisure Lane over Pleasant Run Creek in Johnson County, Indiana. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,061 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 325 by 2032. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLeisure Lane
CrossesPleasant Run Creek
Location0.02 N of Fairview Road
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.6207, -86.16727
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating32.6 US tons
Inventory rating19.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,061 (2012)
Projected traffic325 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$900,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Leisure Lane over Pleasant Run Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Leisure Lane over Pleasant Run Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Leisure Lane over Pleasant Run Creek carry?

About 2,061 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Leisure Lane over Pleasant Run Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Leisure Lane over Pleasant Run Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.