Emerson Avenue over Lick Creek
FairMarion County, Indiana · 00.15 S of Raymond Street · Structure no. 4900330
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 88 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,978
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Emerson Avenue over Lick Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Emerson Avenue over Lick Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 55 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 18,978 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,200 by 2039. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Emerson Avenue over Lick Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is Emerson Avenue over Lick 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 Avenue over Lick Creek carry?
About 18,978 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Emerson Avenue over Lick Creek?
The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.
Who owns Emerson Avenue over Lick Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.