US Bridges

Morgantown Road over Pleasant Run

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.05 N of County Line RD · Structure no. 4900426

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
124 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,381
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morgantown Road over Pleasant Run is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Morgantown Road over Pleasant Run in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 64 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 5,381 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,996 by 2039. The structure is 124 ft (37.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesMorgantown Road
CrossesPleasant Run
Location00.05 N of County Line RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.63511, -86.19641
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating56.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length124 ft (37.7 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,381 (2019)
Projected traffic7,996 by 2039
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Morgantown Road over Pleasant Run built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Morgantown Road 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 Morgantown Road over Pleasant Run carry?

About 5,381 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Morgantown Road over Pleasant Run?

The structure is 124 ft (37.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Morgantown Road over Pleasant Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.