US Bridges

Senour RD over Big Run

PoorPosted for load

Marion County, Indiana · 00.35 N of Thompson RD · Structure no. 4900398

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
81 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,557
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Senour RD over Big Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying Senour RD over Big Run in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,557 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,314 by 2039. The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSenour RD
CrossesBig Run
Location00.35 N of Thompson RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.7017, -85.9752
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,557 (2019)
Projected traffic2,314 by 2039
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$780,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Senour RD over Big Run built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Senour RD over Big 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 Senour RD over Big Run carry?

About 1,557 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Senour RD over Big Run?

The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Senour RD over Big Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.