Emerson Way over Fall Creek
FairMarion County, Indiana · 00.23 S of 56th Street · Structure no. 4900082
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 354 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,689
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Emerson Way over Fall Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Emerson Way over Fall Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 64 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 14,689 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,830 by 2039. The structure is 354 ft (107.8 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Emerson Way over Fall Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is Emerson Way over Fall Creek 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 Emerson Way over Fall Creek carry?
About 14,689 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Emerson Way over Fall Creek?
The structure is 354 ft (107.8 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.
Who owns Emerson Way over Fall Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.