US Bridges

Vermont ST over Pogues Run

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.17 E I-65 · Structure no. 4900235

Built
1905
120 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,945
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vermont ST over Pogues Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Vermont ST over Pogues Run in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1905 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 120 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 4,945 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,348 by 2039. The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesVermont ST
CrossesPogues Run
Location00.17 E I-65
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.7723, -86.13925
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.7 m)
Longest span46 ft (14.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,945 (2019)
Projected traffic7,348 by 2039
Trucks20%
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 Vermont ST over Pogues Run built?

It was built in 1905, making it 120 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Vermont 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 Vermont ST over Pogues Run carry?

About 4,945 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Vermont ST over Pogues Run?

The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Vermont ST over Pogues Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.