US Bridges

30th ST over Pogues Run

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.17 E of Emerson Ave · Structure no. 4900155

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,512
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

30th ST over Pogues Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying 30th ST over Pogues Run in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 56 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 24,512 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,420 by 2039. The structure is 107 ft (32.5 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries30th ST
CrossesPogues Run
Location00.17 E of Emerson Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.8108, -86.08038
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length107 ft (32.5 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.9 m)
Deck width79 ft (24 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,512 (2019)
Projected traffic36,420 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 30th ST over Pogues Run built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is 30th ST 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 30th ST over Pogues Run carry?

About 24,512 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 30th ST over Pogues Run?

The structure is 107 ft (32.5 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.9 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns 30th ST over Pogues Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.