US Bridges

10th ST over Pogues Run

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.65 W of Jefferson Ave · Structure no. 4900224

Built
1911
114 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
46 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,153
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

10th ST over Pogues Run is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying 10th ST over Pogues Run in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1911 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 114 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 14,153 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,031 by 2039. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Carries10th ST
CrossesPogues Run
Location00.65 W of Jefferson Ave
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.7813, -86.133
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.6 US tons
Inventory rating45.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,153 (2019)
Projected traffic21,031 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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 10th ST over Pogues Run built?

It was built in 1911, making it 114 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is 10th 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 10th ST over Pogues Run carry?

About 14,153 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 10th ST over Pogues Run?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns 10th ST over Pogues Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.