US Bridges

Emerald Parkway over N Fork Indian Run

Good

Franklin County, Ohio · 600 W of Mcdevitt · Structure no. 2569043

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
96 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,736
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Emerald Parkway over N Fork Indian Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Emerald Parkway over N Fork Indian Run in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

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

It carries about 15,736 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,698 by 2035. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEmerald Parkway
CrossesN Fork Indian Run
Location600 W of Mcdevitt
RouteCity Street 4251
StateOhio
Coordinates40.11063, -83.12217
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating106 US tons
Inventory rating60.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,736 (2022)
Projected traffic20,698 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Emerald Parkway over N Fork Indian Run built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Emerald Parkway over N Fork Indian Run 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Emerald Parkway over N Fork Indian Run carry?

About 15,736 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Emerald Parkway over N Fork Indian Run?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Emerald Parkway over N Fork Indian Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.