US Bridges

Emerson Avenue over I-65 Nb/Sb

Good

Marion County, Indiana · 03.37 S I-465 · Structure no. 035941

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
278 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
28,880
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Emerson Avenue over I-65 Nb/Sb is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Emerson Avenue over I-65 Nb/Sb in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 28,880 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,700 by 2038. The structure is 278 ft (84.8 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesEmerson Avenue
CrossesI-65 Nb/Sb
Location03.37 S I-465
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.66053, -86.08232
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.8 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length278 ft (84.8 m)
Longest span137 ft (41.7 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,880 (2018)
Projected traffic35,700 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Emerson Avenue over I-65 Nb/Sb built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Emerson Avenue over I-65 Nb/Sb 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Emerson Avenue over I-65 Nb/Sb carry?

About 28,880 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Emerson Avenue over I-65 Nb/Sb?

The structure is 278 ft (84.8 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.7 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Emerson Avenue over I-65 Nb/Sb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.