US Bridges

12th ST over Pogues Run

Good

Marion County, Indiana · 00.05 E of Arsenal Ave · Structure no. 4900232

Built
1903
122 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,649
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

12th ST over Pogues Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying 12th ST over Pogues Run in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1903 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 122 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 1,649 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,451 by 2039. The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Carries12th ST
CrossesPogues Run
Location00.05 E of Arsenal Ave
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.7831, -86.1325
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.2 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,649 (2019)
Projected traffic2,451 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 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 12th ST over Pogues Run built?

It was built in 1903, making it 122 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is 12th ST 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 12th ST over Pogues Run carry?

About 1,649 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 12th ST over Pogues Run?

The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns 12th ST over Pogues Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.