US Bridges

Emerson Avenue over I-465 Eb/Wb

Good

Marion County, Indiana · 01.25 E I-65 · Structure no. 049740

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
160 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30,655
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Emerson Avenue over I-465 Eb/Wb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Emerson Avenue over I-465 Eb/Wb in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30,655 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 65,000 by 2035. The structure is 160 ft (48.7 m) long and 141 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesEmerson Avenue
CrossesI-465 Eb/Wb
Location01.25 E I-65
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.70363, -86.08253
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.7 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.9 m)
Deck width141 ft (43 m)
Roadway width126 ft (38.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,655 (2021)
Projected traffic65,000 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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-465 Eb/Wb built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Emerson Avenue over I-465 Eb/Wb 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Emerson Avenue over I-465 Eb/Wb carry?

About 30,655 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Emerson Avenue over I-465 Eb/Wb?

The structure is 160 ft (48.7 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.9 m) and a deck 141 ft wide.

Who owns Emerson Avenue over I-465 Eb/Wb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.