US Bridges

Sherman Drive over Pleasant Run

Good

Marion County, Indiana · 00.45 S of Washington ST · Structure no. 4900243

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,375
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sherman Drive over Pleasant Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sherman Drive over Pleasant Run in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 69 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 10,375 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,417 by 2039. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSherman Drive
CrossesPleasant Run
Location00.45 S of Washington ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.76294, -86.10208
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.8 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 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 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 Sherman Drive over Pleasant Run built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Sherman Drive over Pleasant 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Sherman Drive over Pleasant Run carry?

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

How long is Sherman Drive over Pleasant Run?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Sherman Drive over Pleasant Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.