US Bridges

English Ave over Pleasant Run

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.15 W of Sherman DR · Structure no. 4900324

Built
1922
103 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
63 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,604
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

English Ave over Pleasant Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying English Ave over Pleasant Run in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 103 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 14,604 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,700 by 2039. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesEnglish Ave
CrossesPleasant Run
Location00.15 W of Sherman DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.75999, -86.10495
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,604 (2019)
Projected traffic21,700 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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 English Ave over Pleasant Run built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is English 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 English Ave over Pleasant Run carry?

About 14,604 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is English Ave over Pleasant Run?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns English Ave over Pleasant Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.