US Bridges

Emerson Ave over Pleasant Run

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.10 N of Washington ST · Structure no. 4900244

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
104 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,422
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Emerson Ave over Pleasant Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying Emerson Ave over Pleasant Run in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 22,422 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,351 by 2043. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesEmerson Ave
CrossesPleasant Run
Location00.10 N of Washington ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.7716, -86.08309
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating36.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,422 (2023)
Projected traffic39,351 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Emerson Ave over Pleasant Run built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Emerson Ave over Pleasant Run 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Emerson Ave over Pleasant Run carry?

About 22,422 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Emerson Ave over Pleasant Run?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Emerson Ave over Pleasant Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.