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Park Entrance over Pogues Run

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.12 S of Brookside Pkwy · Structure no. 4900254

Built
1922
103 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,442
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Park Entrance over Pogues Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying Park Entrance over Pogues Run in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 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 1,442 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,143 by 2039. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPark Entrance
CrossesPogues Run
Location00.12 S of Brookside Pkwy
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.79062, -86.10706
Functional classUrban Local

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 statusOpen, no restriction
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,442 (2019)
Projected traffic2,143 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 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 Park Entrance over Pogues Run built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.

What condition is Park Entrance 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 Park Entrance over Pogues Run carry?

About 1,442 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Park Entrance over Pogues Run?

The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Park Entrance over Pogues Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.