Indianapolis, IN

Emerson Avenue Bridge Replacement over Bean Creek

HWC provided design services for the Emerson Avenue over Bean Creek Bridge Superstructure Replacement project (Bridge #3306F) for DPW using federal funding. 

The project included the replacement of the existing superstructure for the single-span bridge. The foundations were repaired and modified to accept the new superstructure using semi-integral details. Compliant sidewalks were added to the bridge as well. The channel under the bridge had migrated to flow along the south abutment, so it was reshaped under the bridge and armored with riprap. The retaining wall that was near failure in the southeast corner was removed and the area was graded for drainage and armored with riprap. Tree plantings were included for Flora Permit conditions. The approaching roadway was milled and overlaid. Coordination with IndyGo was required to adjust a bus stop that was at the end of the project limits. This project also included right-of-way acquisition, utility coordination, and environmental services.

The project is scheduled for 2022 construction at an estimated cost of $850,000.