US Bridges

Emerson Avenue over I-70 Eb/Wb

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 02.84 W I-465 · Structure no. 042610

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
213 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
41,375
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Emerson Avenue over I-70 Eb/Wb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Emerson Avenue over I-70 Eb/Wb in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 56 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 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 41,375 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 59,000 by 2031. The structure is 213 ft (65 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesEmerson Avenue
CrossesI-70 Eb/Wb
Location02.84 W I-465
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.80233, -86.08337
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length213 ft (65 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.5 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,375 (2004)
Projected traffic59,000 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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-70 Eb/Wb built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is Emerson Avenue over I-70 Eb/Wb 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Emerson Avenue over I-70 Eb/Wb carry?

About 41,375 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Emerson Avenue over I-70 Eb/Wb?

The structure is 213 ft (65 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns Emerson Avenue over I-70 Eb/Wb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.