US Bridges

Sherman DR over Pleasant Run

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.35 N of County Line RD · Structure no. 4900447

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,287
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sherman DR over Pleasant Run is a concrete slab carrying Sherman DR over Pleasant Run in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 8,287 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,310 by 2039. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSherman DR
CrossesPleasant Run
Location00.35 N of County Line RD
RouteCity Street 45
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.64106, -86.10154
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,287 (2019)
Projected traffic12,310 by 2039
Trucks1%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$766,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sherman DR over Pleasant Run built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sherman DR 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 Sherman DR over Pleasant Run carry?

About 8,287 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sherman DR over Pleasant Run?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Sherman DR over Pleasant Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.