US Bridges

Rural Street over Pogues Run

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.05 S of Brookside Pkwy · Structure no. 4900226

Built
1909
116 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,733
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rural Street over Pogues Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying Rural Street over Pogues Run in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1909 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 116 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 14,733 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,892 by 2039. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRural Street
CrossesPogues Run
Location00.05 S of Brookside Pkwy
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.7871, -86.1165
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,733 (2019)
Projected traffic21,892 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 Rural Street over Pogues Run built?

It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Rural Street 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 Rural Street over Pogues Run carry?

About 14,733 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rural Street over Pogues Run?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Rural Street over Pogues Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.