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Sherman Conrail R over Pogues Run

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.30 S of 21st Street · Structure no. 4900242

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,375
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sherman Conrail R over Pogues Run is a concrete culvert carrying Sherman Conrail R over Pogues Run in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 10,375 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,417 by 2039. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSherman Conrail R
CrossesPogues Run
Location00.30 S of 21st Street
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.79177, -86.1023
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,375 (2019)
Projected traffic15,417 by 2039
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and railroad
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 Sherman Conrail R over Pogues Run built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sherman Conrail R 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 Sherman Conrail R over Pogues Run carry?

About 10,375 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Sherman Conrail R over Pogues Run?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Sherman Conrail R over Pogues Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.