US Bridges

21st Street over Pogues Run

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.20 E Sherman DR · Structure no. 4900241

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,802
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

21st Street over Pogues Run is a concrete culvert carrying 21st Street over Pogues Run in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 12,802 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,023 by 2039. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries21st Street
CrossesPogues Run
Location00.20 E Sherman DR
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.79613, -86.0986
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating100 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,802 (2019)
Projected traffic19,023 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 21st Street over Pogues Run built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is 21st 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does 21st Street over Pogues Run carry?

About 12,802 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is 21st Street over Pogues Run?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns 21st Street over Pogues Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.