Emerson Ave over Brookside Creek
FairMarion County, Indiana · 00.10 S of 21st ST · Structure no. 4900257
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old, rebuilt 2010
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 62 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,162
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Emerson Ave over Brookside Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Emerson Ave over Brookside Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 51 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 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 18,162 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,988 by 2039. The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Ave over Brookside Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.
What condition is Emerson Ave over Brookside 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Emerson Ave over Brookside Creek carry?
About 18,162 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Emerson Ave over Brookside Creek?
The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.
Who owns Emerson Ave over Brookside Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.