US Bridges

Emerson Ave over Pleasant Run Creek

Good

Marion County, Indiana · 00.05 M N Todd ST · Structure no. 4900718

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,840
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Emerson Ave over Pleasant Run Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Emerson Ave over Pleasant Run Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20,840 vehicles a day, projected to reach 36,570 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesEmerson Ave
CrossesPleasant Run Creek
Location00.05 M N Todd ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.64449, -86.08268
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,840 (2024)
Projected traffic36,570 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Emerson Ave over Pleasant Run Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Emerson Ave over Pleasant Run Creek carry?

About 20,840 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Emerson Ave over Pleasant Run Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Emerson Ave over Pleasant Run Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.