US Bridges

Arlington Ave over Pleasant Run

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.33 N of Washington ST · Structure no. 4900248

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23,622
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arlington Ave over Pleasant Run is a concrete frame carrying Arlington Ave over Pleasant Run in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 76 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 23,622 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,101 by 2039. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesArlington Ave
CrossesPleasant Run
Location00.33 N of Washington ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.77584, -86.06418
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.5 US tons
Inventory rating29.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length53 ft (16.1 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,622 (2019)
Projected traffic35,101 by 2039
Trucks5%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$880,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Arlington Ave over Pleasant Run built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Arlington Ave over Pleasant 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 Arlington Ave over Pleasant Run carry?

About 23,622 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Arlington Ave over Pleasant Run?

The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Arlington Ave over Pleasant Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.