US Bridges

Shelby ST over Pleasant Run

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.50 N of Raymond ST · Structure no. 4900302

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,968
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shelby ST over Pleasant Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying Shelby ST over Pleasant Run in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 9,968 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,810 by 2039. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesShelby ST
CrossesPleasant Run
Location00.50 N of Raymond ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.74479, -86.1398
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.5 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,968 (2019)
Projected traffic14,810 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$851,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Shelby ST over Pleasant Run built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shelby ST 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 Shelby ST over Pleasant Run carry?

About 9,968 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Shelby ST over Pleasant Run?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.5 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Shelby ST over Pleasant Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.