US Bridges

Bluff RD over Pleasant Run

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.35 N of Troy Ave · Structure no. 4900291

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,796
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bluff RD over Pleasant Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying Bluff RD over Pleasant Run in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 18,796 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,930 by 2039. The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBluff RD
CrossesPleasant Run
Location00.35 N of Troy Ave
RouteCity Street 525
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.72748, -86.1683
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length74 ft (22.5 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,796 (2019)
Projected traffic27,930 by 2039
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bluff RD over Pleasant Run built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bluff RD 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 Bluff RD over Pleasant Run carry?

About 18,796 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Bluff RD over Pleasant Run?

The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Bluff RD over Pleasant Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.