US Bridges

SR 46 over Fishers Fork

Good

Bartholomew County, Indiana · 02.01 W SR 9 · Structure no. 002350

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
81 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 slab carrying SR 46 over Fishers Fork in Bartholomew County, Indiana. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2016, 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 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 5,920 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,692 by 2035. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 46
CrossesFishers Fork
Location02.01 W SR 9
RouteState Highway 46
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.19619, -85.77205
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 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 closed5 mi (8 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 2016.

What condition is SR 46 over Fishers Fork 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 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 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 46 over Fishers Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.