US Bridges

SR 46 over Otter Creek

Fair

Bartholomew County, Indiana · 00.59 W SR 9 · Structure no. 002360

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
71 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,540
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 46 over Otter Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 46 over Otter Creek in Bartholomew County, Indiana. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2019, 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 3,540 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,120 by 2029. The structure is 71 ft (21.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 46
CrossesOtter Creek
Location00.59 W SR 9
RouteState Highway 46
CountyBartholomew County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.21667, -85.77195
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length71 ft (21.7 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,540 (2019)
Projected traffic4,120 by 2029
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Otter Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is SR 46 over Otter Creek 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 Otter Creek carry?

About 3,540 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 46 over Otter Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR 46 over Otter Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.