US Bridges

Madison Avenue over Pleasant Run

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.20 S of Raymond Street · Structure no. 4900641

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
147 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
18,677
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Madison Avenue over Pleasant Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying Madison Avenue over Pleasant Run in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1986, 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 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 18,677 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,750 by 2039. The structure is 147 ft (44.7 m) long and 103 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMadison Avenue
CrossesPleasant Run
Location00.20 S of Raymond Street
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.7339, -86.15417
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating31.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length147 ft (44.7 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width103 ft (31.3 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,677 (2019)
Projected traffic27,750 by 2039
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
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 Madison Avenue over Pleasant Run built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Madison Avenue 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Madison Avenue over Pleasant Run carry?

About 18,677 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Madison Avenue over Pleasant Run?

The structure is 147 ft (44.7 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 103 ft wide.

Who owns Madison Avenue over Pleasant Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.