US Bridges

Villa Ave over Pleasant Run

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.30 S of Prospect ST · Structure no. 4900309

Built
1916
109 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,482
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Villa Ave over Pleasant Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying Villa Ave over Pleasant Run in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1916, so it is 109 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 1,482 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2039. The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesVilla Ave
CrossesPleasant Run
Location00.30 S of Prospect ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.74843, -86.12638
Functional classUrban Local

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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 span70 ft (21.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,482 (2019)
Projected traffic2,200 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Villa Ave over Pleasant Run built?

It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025.

What condition is Villa Ave 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 Villa Ave over Pleasant Run carry?

About 1,482 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Villa Ave over Pleasant Run?

The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Villa Ave over Pleasant Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.