US Bridges

Emerson Avenue NB over Pogues Run

Poor

Marion County, Indiana · 00.35 N I-70 · Structure no. 4900151

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
111 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,921
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Emerson Avenue NB over Pogues Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying Emerson Avenue NB over Pogues Run in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 60 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 15,921 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,660 by 2039. The structure is 111 ft (33.9 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesEmerson Avenue NB
CrossesPogues Run
Location00.35 N I-70
RouteCity Street 2755
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.80752, -86.08337
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length111 ft (33.9 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,921 (2019)
Projected traffic23,660 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Emerson Avenue NB over Pogues Run built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Emerson Avenue NB over Pogues Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Emerson Avenue NB over Pogues Run carry?

About 15,921 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Emerson Avenue NB over Pogues Run?

The structure is 111 ft (33.9 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Emerson Avenue NB over Pogues Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.