US Bridges

NB Madison Avenue over Pleasant Run Creek

Good

Johnson County, Indiana · 0.20 S of County Line RD · Structure no. 4100628

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,685
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

NB Madison Avenue over Pleasant Run Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying NB Madison Avenue over Pleasant Run Creek in Johnson County, Indiana. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 60 years old, older 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 17,685 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,322 by 2041. The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNB Madison Avenue
CrossesPleasant Run Creek
Location0.20 S of County Line RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.63237, -86.11599
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length73 ft (22.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,685 (2021)
Projected traffic40,322 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NB Madison Avenue over Pleasant Run Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is NB Madison Avenue 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 NB Madison Avenue over Pleasant Run Creek carry?

About 17,685 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is NB Madison Avenue over Pleasant Run Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns NB Madison Avenue over Pleasant Run Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.