US Bridges

Sheridan Ave over Pogues Run

Good

Marion County, Indiana · 00.17 N of 38th ST · Structure no. 4900705

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,000
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sheridan Ave over Pogues Run is a concrete culvert carrying Sheridan Ave over Pogues Run in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,400 by 2039. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSheridan Ave
CrossesPogues Run
Location00.17 N of 38th ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.82862, -86.06005
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width85 ft (26 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2020)
Projected traffic5,400 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Sheridan Ave over Pogues Run built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sheridan Ave over Pogues Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Sheridan Ave over Pogues Run carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sheridan Ave over Pogues Run?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns Sheridan Ave over Pogues Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.