US Bridges

Massachussetts Ave over Pogues Run

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.47 NE of Emerson Ave · Structure no. 4900156

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,290
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Massachussetts Ave over Pogues Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Massachussetts Ave over Pogues Run in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 9,290 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,800 by 2039. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMassachussetts Ave
CrossesPogues Run
Location00.47 NE of Emerson Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.81456, -86.07602
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,290 (2019)
Projected traffic13,800 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Massachussetts Ave over Pogues Run built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Massachussetts Ave 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 Massachussetts Ave over Pogues Run carry?

About 9,290 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Massachussetts Ave over Pogues Run?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Massachussetts Ave over Pogues Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.