US Bridges

Washington Street over Pleasant Run

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.10 W of Emerson Avenue · Structure no. 4900617

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,615
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washington Street over Pleasant Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying Washington Street over Pleasant Run in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 24,615 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,200 by 2043. The structure is 107 ft (32.5 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWashington Street
CrossesPleasant Run
Location00.10 W of Emerson Avenue
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.7701, -86.08452
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating74.1 US tons
Inventory rating44.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length107 ft (32.5 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.9 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.4 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,615 (2023)
Projected traffic43,200 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Washington Street over Pleasant Run built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Washington Street 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 Washington Street over Pleasant Run carry?

About 24,615 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Washington Street over Pleasant Run?

The structure is 107 ft (32.5 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.9 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns Washington Street over Pleasant Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.