US Bridges

Commerce Drive over Pogues Run

Good

Marion County, Indiana · 00.05 SE of Massachusetts · Structure no. 4900229

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,445
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Commerce Drive over Pogues Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying Commerce Drive over Pogues Run in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 67 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,445 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,072 by 2039. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCommerce Drive
CrossesPogues Run
Location00.05 SE of Massachusetts
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.78514, -86.13012
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,445 (2019)
Projected traffic10,072 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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Commerce Drive over Pogues Run built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Commerce Drive over Pogues Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Commerce Drive over Pogues Run carry?

About 3,445 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Commerce Drive over Pogues Run?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Commerce Drive over Pogues Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.