FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

EMERSON AVENUE

Carrying EMERSON AVENUE over PLEASANT CREEK

0.50 S OF COUNTY LINE RD, Johnson, Indiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: EMERSON AVENUE

The EMERSON AVENUE bridge in Johnson, Indiana carries EMERSON AVENUE over PLEASANT CREEK. It was built in 2003, making it 23 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 9.9 meters (32 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 26,836 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Indiana bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.7 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How EMERSON AVENUE compares

▼ 2.9
Load rating vs Indiana average (35.6 t)
Bottom 36%
Lower load rating than 64% of Indiana bridges
213
Bridges in Johnson · 16 in Poor condition
EMERSON AVENUE 32.7 t
Indiana average 35.6 t

Live comparison across Indiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
78.3 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
13.0
Essentiality /15
10.3
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
32.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
2003
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
9.9 m (32 ft)
Deck Width
27.1 m (89 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
26,836 vehicles/day
Structure Number
4100612

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether EMERSON AVENUE is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare EMERSON AVENUE against other structures in Johnson and across Indiana. Indiana bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for EMERSON AVENUE?

EMERSON AVENUE in Johnson, Indiana on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is EMERSON AVENUE inspected?

EMERSON AVENUE's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 26,836 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. EMERSON AVENUE is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for EMERSON AVENUE?

EMERSON AVENUE has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining EMERSON AVENUE?

EMERSON AVENUE is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is EMERSON AVENUE and does age affect safety?

EMERSON AVENUE was built in 2003, making it 23 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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