US Bridges

Prospect Ave over Pleasant Run

Good

Marion County, Indiana · 00.20 E of Keystone Ave · Structure no. 4900305

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,409
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Prospect Ave over Pleasant Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Prospect Ave over Pleasant Run in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 57 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,409 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,040 by 2039. The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesProspect Ave
CrossesPleasant Run
Location00.20 E of Keystone Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.75254, -86.11758
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.8 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,409 (2019)
Projected traffic8,040 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 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 Prospect Ave over Pleasant Run built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Prospect Ave over Pleasant Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Prospect Ave over Pleasant Run carry?

About 5,409 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Prospect Ave over Pleasant Run?

The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Prospect Ave over Pleasant Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.