US Bridges

Southeastern Ave over Pleasant Run

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.70 NW of Prospect Stre · Structure no. 4900334

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,543
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Southeastern Ave over Pleasant Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying Southeastern Ave over Pleasant Run in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 9,543 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,180 by 2039. The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesSoutheastern Ave
CrossesPleasant Run
Location00.70 NW of Prospect Stre
RouteCity Street 1542
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.75786, -86.10854
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length76 ft (23.1 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,543 (2019)
Projected traffic14,180 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Southeastern Ave over Pleasant Run built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Southeastern 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 Southeastern Ave over Pleasant Run carry?

About 9,543 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Southeastern Ave over Pleasant Run?

The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Southeastern Ave over Pleasant Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.