US Bridges

Meridian Street over Pleasant Run Creek

Good

Johnson County, Indiana · 0.05 S of Main Street · Structure no. 4100105

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,327
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meridian Street over Pleasant Run Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Meridian Street over Pleasant Run Creek in Johnson County, Indiana. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 6,327 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,125 by 2041. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMeridian Street
CrossesPleasant Run Creek
Location0.05 S of Main Street
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.61299, -86.1063
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,327 (2021)
Projected traffic8,125 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Meridian Street over Pleasant Run Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

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

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

About 6,327 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Meridian Street over Pleasant Run Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Meridian Street over Pleasant Run Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.