Beecher Street over Pleasant Run
FairMarion County, Indiana · 00.35 W of Shelby Street · Structure no. 4900313
- Built
- 1910
- 115 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 64 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,114
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Beecher Street over Pleasant Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Beecher Street over Pleasant Run in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 115 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 6 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 2,114 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,140 by 2039. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Beecher Street over Pleasant Run built?
It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is Beecher 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Beecher Street over Pleasant Run carry?
About 2,114 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Beecher Street over Pleasant Run?
The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Beecher Street over Pleasant Run?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.