US Bridges

SR 46 over Fishers Fork

Fair

Bartholomew County, Indiana · 00.91 E US 31 · Structure no. 002340

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,920
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 46 over Fishers Fork is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 46 over Fishers Fork in Bartholomew County, Indiana. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 64 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 5,920 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,692 by 2035. The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 46
CrossesFishers Fork
Location00.91 E US 31
RouteState Highway 46
CountyBartholomew County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.17331, -85.82481
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,920 (2015)
Projected traffic10,692 by 2035
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 46 over Fishers Fork built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is SR 46 over Fishers Fork 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 SR 46 over Fishers Fork carry?

About 5,920 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 46 over Fishers Fork?

The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR 46 over Fishers Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.