US Bridges

Bluff Road over Pleasant Run Creek

Poor

Marion County, Indiana · 00.75 SW of Stop 11 Road · Structure no. 4900484

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
104 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
91
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bluff Road over Pleasant Run Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Bluff Road over Pleasant Run Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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.

It carries about 91 vehicles a day, projected to reach 135 by 2039. The structure is 104 ft (31.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesBluff Road
CrossesPleasant Run Creek
Location00.75 SW of Stop 11 Road
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.64004, -86.20154
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length104 ft (31.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic91 (2019)
Projected traffic135 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Bluff Road over Pleasant Run Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bluff Road over Pleasant Run Creek 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 Bluff Road over Pleasant Run Creek carry?

About 91 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Bluff Road over Pleasant Run Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Bluff Road over Pleasant Run Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.