US Bridges

Meridian Street over Pleasant Run

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.40 S of Raymond Street · Structure no. 4900300

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
205 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
12,742
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meridian Street over Pleasant Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying Meridian Street over Pleasant Run in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 5 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 12,742 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,930 by 2039. The structure is 205 ft (62.4 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMeridian Street
CrossesPleasant Run
Location00.40 S of Raymond Street
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.73124, -86.15879
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length205 ft (62.4 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.7 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,742 (2019)
Projected traffic18,930 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
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$1.5 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Meridian Street over Pleasant Run built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meridian Street 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Meridian Street over Pleasant Run carry?

About 12,742 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Meridian Street over Pleasant Run?

The structure is 205 ft (62.4 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Meridian Street over Pleasant Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.