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38THARLINGTON over Pogues Run

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.05 N of 38th ST · Structure no. 4900153

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
72 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
18,466
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

38THARLINGTON over Pogues Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying 38THARLINGTON over Pogues Run in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 5 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 18,466 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,440 by 2039. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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Carries38THARLINGTON
CrossesPogues Run
Location00.05 N of 38th ST
RouteCity Street 4274
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.82623, -86.06486
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.3 m)
Deck width82 ft (24.9 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,466 (2019)
Projected traffic27,440 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
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 38THARLINGTON over Pogues Run built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is 38THARLINGTON over Pogues Run 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does 38THARLINGTON over Pogues Run carry?

About 18,466 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 38THARLINGTON over Pogues Run?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.3 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns 38THARLINGTON over Pogues Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.