Emerson Ave over Beech Creek
FairMarion County, Indiana · 00.70 N I-465 · Structure no. 4900386
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old, rebuilt 2007
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 84 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 42,339
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Emerson Ave over Beech Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Emerson Ave over Beech Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2007, 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 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 42,339 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 74,305 by 2043. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 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 | 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Emerson Ave over Beech Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.
What condition is Emerson Ave over Beech 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 Beech Creek carry?
About 42,339 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Emerson Ave over Beech Creek?
The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.
Who owns Emerson Ave over Beech Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.