US Bridges

Emerson Avenue over Devon Creek

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.05 S of 46th Street · Structure no. 4900149

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,848
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Emerson Avenue over Devon Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Emerson Avenue over Devon Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 63 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 12,848 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,090 by 2039. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesEmerson Avenue
CrossesDevon Creek
Location00.05 S of 46th Street
RouteCity Street 2750
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.83917, -86.08384
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.5 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,848 (2019)
Projected traffic19,090 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Emerson Avenue over Devon Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is Emerson Avenue over Devon 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 Avenue over Devon Creek carry?

About 12,848 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Emerson Avenue over Devon Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Emerson Avenue over Devon Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.