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Oriental ST over Pogues Run

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.25 N of Michigan ST · Structure no. 4900233

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,533
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oriental ST over Pogues Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying Oriental ST over Pogues Run in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 72 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 4,533 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,736 by 2039. The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesOriental ST
CrossesPogues Run
Location00.25 N of Michigan ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.77773, -86.13537
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.8 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length50 ft (15.3 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,533 (2019)
Projected traffic6,736 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Oriental ST over Pogues Run built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Oriental 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 Oriental ST over Pogues Run carry?

About 4,533 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Oriental ST over Pogues Run?

The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Oriental ST over Pogues Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.