US Bridges

Pleasant Run Pkwy over Pleasant Run

FairClosed to traffic

Marion County, Indiana · 00.25 E of Emerson Ave · Structure no. 4900249

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,969
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pleasant Run Pkwy over Pleasant Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying Pleasant Run Pkwy over Pleasant Run in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 5,969 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,869 by 2039. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPleasant Run Pkwy
CrossesPleasant Run
Location00.25 E of Emerson Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.7751, -86.07834
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.3 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,969 (2019)
Projected traffic8,869 by 2039
Trucks5%
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pleasant Run Pkwy over Pleasant Run built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pleasant Run Pkwy 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 Pleasant Run Pkwy over Pleasant Run carry?

About 5,969 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pleasant Run Pkwy over Pleasant Run?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.3 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Pleasant Run Pkwy over Pleasant Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.