US Bridges

Churchman Ave over Pleasant Run

Poor

Marion County, Indiana · 00.25 S of Prospect ST · Structure no. 4900308

Built
1923
102 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,306
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Churchman Ave over Pleasant Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying Churchman Ave over Pleasant Run in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 11,306 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,800 by 2039. The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesChurchman Ave
CrossesPleasant Run
Location00.25 S of Prospect ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.7495, -86.12431
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 length74 ft (22.5 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,306 (2019)
Projected traffic16,800 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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$771,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Churchman Ave over Pleasant Run built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.

What condition is Churchman Ave over Pleasant Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Churchman Ave over Pleasant Run carry?

About 11,306 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Churchman Ave over Pleasant Run?

The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Churchman Ave over Pleasant Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.