US Bridges

Jefferson Ave over Pogues Run

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.35 N of 10th ST · Structure no. 4900225

Built
1923
102 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,060
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jefferson Ave over Pogues Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying Jefferson Ave over Pogues Run in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 102 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 6 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 2,060 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,061 by 2039. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesJefferson Ave
CrossesPogues Run
Location00.35 N of 10th ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.78653, -86.12441
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,060 (2019)
Projected traffic3,061 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jefferson Ave over Pogues Run built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is Jefferson 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 Jefferson Ave over Pogues Run carry?

About 2,060 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Jefferson Ave over Pogues Run?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Jefferson Ave over Pogues Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.